tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34291541.post9103772017371453124..comments2023-04-24T19:04:49.436-05:00Comments on Team Freas: Terrible Twos One and a HalfsHappy Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709433682900249671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34291541.post-89453611274428383202008-03-07T11:22:00.000-06:002008-03-07T11:22:00.000-06:00thanks, i like the positive phrasing idea.i've not...thanks, i like the positive phrasing idea.<BR/><BR/>i've noticed even with the simple things like that it takes some practice and awareness to get into good habits.<BR/><BR/>and on the laughing thing... <BR/><BR/>someone on one of my multiples groups said something that really clicked with me. <BR/><BR/>that children sometimes laugh when you say 'no' because it makes them nervous that you are unhappy with them. that makes so much sense and helps keep me from getting annoyed or feeling like my discipline is not working.Happy Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709433682900249671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34291541.post-42671687948990526732008-03-07T01:36:00.000-06:002008-03-07T01:36:00.000-06:00great advice ... how you do it with three toddlers...great advice ... how you do it with three toddlers is beyond me.<BR/><BR/>I manage some days to keep the 'NO' rant (mine) to a low roar others days it seems non stop.<BR/><BR/>They are testing my boundaries and sanity 100 times a day.<BR/><BR/>I use the frame the phrase positive method - please sit down rather than don't stand up ...<BR/>use the spoon please (rather than say don't eat with fingers - in moderation - if you know what I mean)<BR/><BR/>The theory is you ask them to do what you what them do rather then tell them what not to do.<BR/><BR/>They still just laugh at me and run when Ia sk for the TV remote or pens etc!<BR/> <BR/>Love the last line ... yes wine and chocolate. A winning combination.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.com