Do you want to be a more light-hearted parent; less nagging, more laughing?
Here are some tips that may help:
At least once a day, make each child helpless with laughter.
Sing in the morning. It’s hard both to sing and to maintain a grouchy mood, and it sets a happy tone for everyone.
Get enough sleep. It’s so tempting to stay up late, to enjoy the peace and quiet. But 6:30 AM comes fast.
Avoid feeling cranky by getting organized the night before and making sure you’re not rushed.
Most messages to kids are negative: “stop,” “don’t,” “no.” Try to cast your answers as “yes.” “Yes, we’ll go as soon as you’ve finished eating,” not “We’re not leaving until you’ve finished eating.”
Say “no” only when it really matters. Wear a bright red shirt with bright orange shorts? Sure. Put water in the toy tea set? Okay. Sleep with your head at the foot of the bed? Fine.
I got this from www.mercola.com
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing. Laughter is good medicine and sometimes hard to practice when you are slaving away at the day - making bfast and cleaning up, laundry, pee "accidents" (not from me - usually), cleaning house, etc. One thing I have been doing lately is wrestling with Elijah. We talk smack to each other and have wrestling names. It is pretty hilarious and it makes me laugh and forget about all my "to do's." Lydia and Jordis usually jump in on the fun too. See you soon!
great reminders! tks kate.
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