Ok so it seems that I am using this word more and more with my boys and I didn't think too much of it until they started going around saying "No! No" while they were playing or talking to each. I really want to try some other word or form and was wondering if any of you lovely and wonderful ladies had any suggestions/tips for me. I do try to redirect them, but I would love to find a different method and not say "NO" as much.
Thanks!!!! :P) And SO sorry the posts have been so few and far in between! It's been pretty stressful around here lately and we've been focusing so much on what we're gonna do with ourselves. No other jobs have come through for Josh and so we're probably going to move out to Phoenix so that he can be closer to the job that he was offered there. It's a great job opportunity for him w/ good pay, but NO benefits and w/ a baby girl due in May that makes us a wee bit nervous....If you could keep us in your prayers it would be much appreciated!!!
Hugs!!!
Harmoni :p)
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Just Say NO!!!
Posted by Harmoni Osborn at Saturday, February 07, 2009
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We will definitely keep you in our prayers. Phoenix is a good place to live, I have a couple friends there, you'll enjoy yourselves.
Ya know what I use when I have the energy is just saying "Uh-oh! Let's not play with that." or "We're not playing with that right now, maybe later." But seriously, it is hard! Hang in there. I am sure you are a wonderful mother if you're asking a question like that. It shows that you care about how your parenting will develop your children. And by the way, I love the name Sydnee!
Congratulations on the job offer! With this economy, that is a huge blessing. Somehow the benefits will work out.
You've probably already heard of it, but the book Parenting With Love and Logic is wonderful! They talk about using a word like Uh..oh, instead of no, to let them know they've done something wrong. And then redirecting like you said. The book says it better than I can. It is a great one to read and re-read at the different stages that kids go through. I read it when Dallin was born, when he turned two, and I need to read it again. Hope this helps. I love your blog. Everytime I look at it I think of what an amazing woman you are! You are such a good mom, not just to one but two at one time. Love you.
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