Ok, so I’m sitting there on the porch playing with my new iPhone when my daughter announces the car is broken and needs to be fixed. I look up suddenly with memories of car repair bills when I see she’s actually talking about her Tiny Tikes car. I’m concerned for a moment while she runs into the house, but it all becomes clear when she brings out her brother’s toy tool bench.
Then daddy got involved.
Then Mr. Man wanted in on the action.
And this is what took place:
Previous post: Positive Discipline Resource
Next post: 10 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms
In many of my positive discipline/positive parenting books and even a couple of the lectures I’ve attended, there are some misconnects when it comes to allowance, chores and the rules inbetween. One belief goes to lengths about how children should get allowances regardless of whether they did their chores or not, as they’re considered a […]
Anyone with experience with toddlers knows the day is filled with these little beings grabbing, touching and doing anything their little hearts desire. The toddler years are filled with exploration, spontaneity, and often a complete lack of self-preservation. The challenge on parents’ and caregivers’ end is trying to protect toddlers from themselves or from hurting […]
How do you remember to be thankful, when from the moment you’re woken in the morning until exhaustion takes you at night you struggle to be somewhat productive and do right by your family, boss, PTA, neighbors, pets, beliefs, convictions, etc. and so on? When every thought and task is interrupted at least twice and […]
What do you do when your child starts lying? For me the first instinct was to get really mad. But I had to cool myself off and give it a good long think. I was a constant liar when I was a child. It wasn’t until I reached my adult years that I learned from […]
Today I’m handing of the controls to Nancy Parker, a nanny and writer who wanted to offer some advice on finding a nanny who uses positive discipline. What she offers in just a beginning, but the points she makes are none the less important to keep in mind. Take it away Nancy. Finding the perfect […]
I’ve invited Susan from Mariner 2 Mother to guest post a Mom Tip Monday today. Susan has a 7-year-old boy with sensory processing disorder and she’s taken a number of positive discipline courses focused on developing capable young people. Today she shares her experience with control and respect when it comes to working with a […]
{ 5 comments }
Twitter: wicwoes
June 22, 2011 at 6:45 am
Cute! I thought the little guy was mad that they were banging on the car at first, but no! He wanted in on it!
Twitter: Heligirl
June 22, 2011 at 8:09 am
Ha, Ha! I was thinking the same thing when he started down the stairs. They’re a scary duo!
So cute!!!!
Tools are a girl’s best friend! Cute video.
Susan recently posted: Furthering My Personal Development
So cute! Your kids are really adorable! Keep it banging kid!hahah
Chryzel@eyelashgrowthinfo.com recently posted: Longer Eyelashes