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New Years Parenting Resolutions!

lucky 2 View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 01:52 PM Post #1
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Instead of the usual NY resolutions (which I don't do anyway), I want to make some parenting resolutions to tackle some of the less enjoyable (or downright irritating) child behaviours that my lovely (most of the time) dd is exhibiting. I've called them parenting resolutions because I believe with consistent parental strategies I "could" overcome some of these behaviours but I acknowledge I am inconsistent with my parenting as my energy and mood goes up and down. So these behaviours continue. The ones that I want to work on with my 8yo dd are- - whinging - combing own hair - taking some responsibility for tidying own room/looking after belongings That's it for the moment ie they are the ones bugging me today . Perhaps you can help me with mine and I can help you with yours .

Natttmumm View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 01:57 PM Post #2
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Stop the fighting! That's all but not sure how

lucky 2 View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 01:59 PM Post #3
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Is that between you and child or btn siblings? For me it is fighting with my child as she is an only.

gabbigirl View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 07:38 PM Post #4
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Ooh I need help. Getting of my almost 3 yo's dummy. Helping my children not scream when I leave them ay daycare. They go three days a week and there is not one day that one of them doesn't scream hysterically when I leave. they have been going for years, and stop as soon as I leave but the hysterics, and clothes pulling (mine) that goes on sh*ts me to tears.

tickledpink72 View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 08:41 PM Post #5
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Mine are: Getting my soon to be 3 year old toilet trained Ditching the dummy!

R2B2 View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 08:43 PM Post #6
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Just to be a better parent in general

muminbusiness View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 08:49 PM Post #7
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The dummy fairy is fantastic! Tie the dummy to a tree and explain the dummy fairy needs it for a tiny fairy baby and then the dummy dairy leaves a gift in place of the dummy:)

MakeLoveNotBacon View Member Profile	31/12/2012, 09:51 PM Post #8
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I would like to get ds to be more responsible too. I just find it easier to do it myself than nag/harass/ask him to do it.

50ftqueenie View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 06:59 AM Post #9
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I would just like to survive DS's toddler years. DD was so easygoing I knew there was no chance a second child would be as easy. I want to stop and enjoy the moment rather than wishing he was 3 already. Aargh, toddlers! They are so infuriating.

Kenzi_Bubble View Member Profile	01/01/2013, 07:17 AM Post #10
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I want to enjoy my DD more, removing habits I accidentally created so I don't get frustrated that she is acting like a 4 year old lol

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