Comments on: Grace-Based Parenting Q & A Giveaway http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/ ... you know the ones. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:06:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35532 Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:01:02 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35532 My son Gabriel is 20 months old and I have a hard time getting him to follow simple commands, he just goes on babbling. For example: I'll ask him to bring me his cup, a toy, his diaper etc... and he knows what the objects are we "study" them every day with him. Maybe its an independant thing, he does what he wants when he wants? Communication is tough for a child under the age of 2, I guess. LOL<br /><br />kristinia AT lovingheartmommy.com<br />http://www.lovingheartmommy.com My son Gabriel is 20 months old and I have a hard time getting him to follow simple commands, he just goes on babbling. For example: I’ll ask him to bring me his cup, a toy, his diaper etc… and he knows what the objects are we “study” them every day with him. Maybe its an independant thing, he does what he wants when he wants? Communication is tough for a child under the age of 2, I guess. LOL

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]]> By: Anna http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35533 Anna Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:40:11 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35533 Jenn has some good thoughts for Natalie, and I'd like to add to that.<br />One those boundaries are set, the key for us has been to work *with* your child, listen carefully, say yes when you can, and be respectful in turn TO your child.<br />All of that has let the creativity and strong wills coexist, while keeping everyone safe and courteous. Jenn has some good thoughts for Natalie, and I’d like to add to that.
One those boundaries are set, the key for us has been to work *with* your child, listen carefully, say yes when you can, and be respectful in turn TO your child.
All of that has let the creativity and strong wills coexist, while keeping everyone safe and courteous.

]]> By: Groovewoman http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35534 Groovewoman Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:57:38 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35534 I would like to know... How to keep my 21 month old son from dumping his plate out onto the tray or throwing it onto the floor when he isn't interested in it anymore! <br />HELPPP!!! I would like to know… How to keep my 21 month old son from dumping his plate out onto the tray or throwing it onto the floor when he isn’t interested in it anymore!
HELPPP!!!

]]> By: the worstest mommy http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35535 the worstest mommy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:37:17 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35535 How do you teach children that it's not important who's the best dressed or most liked at school, but what they do for other people that's most important. How do you teach children that it’s not important who’s the best dressed or most liked at school, but what they do for other people that’s most important.

]]> By: LifeAtTheCircus http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35536 LifeAtTheCircus Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:23:15 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35536 I appreciate Dr Kimmel's approach to child raising and would love to read this and his other books. I don't have one particular burning question to ask, but I am looking for help in handling the temper tantrums of my 2 year old with grace. I appreciate Dr Kimmel’s approach to child raising and would love to read this and his other books. I don’t have one particular burning question to ask, but I am looking for help in handling the temper tantrums of my 2 year old with grace.

]]> By: Jennie http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35537 Jennie Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:11 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35537 My two year old has insane tantrums and a tenacious nature. How do I help deal with the tantrums and channel the tenaciousness in a way that will pu him on the path to being a Godly man? My two year old has insane tantrums and a tenacious nature. How do I help deal with the tantrums and channel the tenaciousness in a way that will pu him on the path to being a Godly man?

]]> By: Erica http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35538 Erica Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:00:49 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35538 Christmas: This is an answer to those of you who struggle with the balance between Christmas being about Christ and Christmas being fun and having presents. We don't stop decorating and having presents; in fact, we do more presents and more decorating, and it helps our kids to understand why we have Christmas. <br /><br />The extra decorations are a few birthday decorations (with the proper colors and decor, of course; we're not THAT tacky!) for Jesus' birthday. The extra presents are for other children. The kids get to pick out something they want to buy for someone their age to take to a shelter or something because even though we like getting presents for Jesus' birthday there are other kids who don't get to. We'll also bake a birthday cake for Jesus and eat it with the other pies and such at the festivities. It doesn't mean the kids won't want stuff, but it puts it in perspective for them. Also, before we open a single present we read the story of Christ's birth from Luke 2. We just always point back to why we're celebrating. It's a bigger celebration than ever, but with meaning. Hope that helps! Christmas: This is an answer to those of you who struggle with the balance between Christmas being about Christ and Christmas being fun and having presents. We don’t stop decorating and having presents; in fact, we do more presents and more decorating, and it helps our kids to understand why we have Christmas.

The extra decorations are a few birthday decorations (with the proper colors and decor, of course; we’re not THAT tacky!) for Jesus’ birthday. The extra presents are for other children. The kids get to pick out something they want to buy for someone their age to take to a shelter or something because even though we like getting presents for Jesus’ birthday there are other kids who don’t get to. We’ll also bake a birthday cake for Jesus and eat it with the other pies and such at the festivities. It doesn’t mean the kids won’t want stuff, but it puts it in perspective for them. Also, before we open a single present we read the story of Christ’s birth from Luke 2. We just always point back to why we’re celebrating. It’s a bigger celebration than ever, but with meaning. Hope that helps!

]]> By: Shanna http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35539 Shanna Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:31:46 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35539 Hi, I would like to know what is the best way to handle bad behavior in the vehicle? I've tried countless way to regain control and usually lose. It might be two of them fighting, it might be one of them having a fit cause they don't like where we are going or the route I've chosen or it could be just one of them picking on another.<br /><br />I have a boy (3) and twin girls (2).<br /><br />Since I have to have so many car seats and getting them in and out can be hassle, I've taken the middle row out of our van and put all three of them in the back row.<br /><br />Thanks. Hi, I would like to know what is the best way to handle bad behavior in the vehicle? I’ve tried countless way to regain control and usually lose. It might be two of them fighting, it might be one of them having a fit cause they don’t like where we are going or the route I’ve chosen or it could be just one of them picking on another.

I have a boy (3) and twin girls (2).

Since I have to have so many car seats and getting them in and out can be hassle, I’ve taken the middle row out of our van and put all three of them in the back row.

Thanks.

]]> By: Jessica D. http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35540 Jessica D. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:24:31 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35540 I have a grumpy 2 year old who is whinny most days. I wonder if it's her nature. Help! I have a grumpy 2 year old who is whinny most days. I wonder if it’s her nature. Help!

]]> By: Lori http://wearethatfamily.com/2008/10/grace-based-parenting-q/comment-page-1/#comment-35541 Lori Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:04:11 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=726#comment-35541 How do I help my 6 year old son find the courage to speak to adults, i.e ask/answer questions in safe settings where I am nearby? (Obviously this doesn't include talking to icky stranger types when I am not around) How do I help my 6 year old son find the courage to speak to adults, i.e ask/answer questions in safe settings where I am nearby? (Obviously this doesn’t include talking to icky stranger types when I am not around)

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