tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post7377227262068250826..comments2023-12-20T02:28:32.801+11:00Comments on Ursula Ciller's Blog: When Simple Becomes ToughUrsula Cillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01275645532802787375noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-25458879832155880852013-03-14T01:05:36.427+11:002013-03-14T01:05:36.427+11:00Patience, patience, patience. Toddlers are full o...Patience, patience, patience. Toddlers are full of uncommunicable emotions. Keep at it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-25351205216867177112013-03-13T11:00:56.201+11:002013-03-13T11:00:56.201+11:00Thanks so much Lauren - Got it! And yes, it was in...Thanks so much Lauren - Got it! And yes, it was in my spam folder!Ursula Cillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275645532802787375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-31277228223643597152013-03-13T10:27:20.732+11:002013-03-13T10:27:20.732+11:00I sent it to your hnimble address. Hope you got it...I sent it to your hnimble address. Hope you got it now! :)Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-83035939513116182822013-03-13T10:22:14.639+11:002013-03-13T10:22:14.639+11:00Thanks so much for all your replies! I still haven...Thanks so much for all your replies! I still haven't recieved the carnival blurb to include to the post.Ursula Cillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275645532802787375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-10075439708306365542013-03-13T06:06:35.351+11:002013-03-13T06:06:35.351+11:00It's interesting to think about discipline fro...It's interesting to think about discipline from the perspective of natural parenting. While I consider myself a natural parent, I'm also potentially more strict than some, using what you might call an 'authoritative' approach rather than authoritarian. My kids know I am in charge, but I am open to their suggestions and listen to their concerns, so they also know they'll never get a "Because I said so!" reply. I agree with Dionna that understanding the difference between developing control and being defiant is helpful for empathy. It sounds like you got over the hump, so good for you!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807946719626251318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-41462511590377020922013-03-13T01:46:35.437+11:002013-03-13T01:46:35.437+11:00If you're still open to books, I really love t...If you're still open to books, I really love the Your Two Year Old by Louise Bates Ames and even moreso The Emotional Life of the Toddler by Alicia Lieberman. It really helped me figure out that my 2yo wasn't intentionally defiant, but that he was in the process of developing inner control, and he needed my loving guidance along the way.Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-3807521538591756672013-03-13T01:20:13.826+11:002013-03-13T01:20:13.826+11:00I appreciate you sharing your gentle strategies fo...I appreciate you sharing your gentle strategies for dealing with the struggles your wee one was facing. Having a plan and being consistent is half the battle. Erica @ ChildOrganicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216771657180412345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-46120283398117673502013-03-13T01:00:35.230+11:002013-03-13T01:00:35.230+11:00Nap time can easily become a tough conversation ;)...Nap time can easily become a tough conversation ;) much like you discovered, I find that when children are very tired, setting a limit and holding it, firmly but while being kind works much better than trying to negotiate in that moment when sleep/napping is really needed. Ariadne - Positive Parenting Connectionhttp://positiveparentingconnection.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574264558405640354.post-49244635872133048512013-03-12T19:20:31.522+11:002013-03-12T19:20:31.522+11:00I'm glad you figured out the best ways for dea...I'm glad you figured out the best ways for dealing with the behavior while still honoring your child. I find I need confidence in what I'm choosing as the parent if my kids are going to pick up on it and follow through.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.com