Typically this blog is about tech/computer stuff, today is a little different, it's about parenting. My wife had a brilliant idea the other day of having a little bucket containing plastic spoons. On each spoon is written a 'privilege'. When our son disobeys he has to go to the bucket and choose a spoon. Whatever is on the spoon is the privilege he loses for the day. Things like losing dessert, no TV, no Computer, lose one toy, his favorite place to play at the mall. The power of suggestion is amazing! Even if he has not thought of going in weeks to the destination that he pulls out of the bucket.....he suddenly becomes devastated that he no longer has the opportunity.
We've also started reading a book we got from the library called "Aaron's Way". For anyone who deals with (or even has) a strong willed child.....this book is a must read. It's a book written by the mother of a now grown strong willed child named Aaron. Throughout the book there are comments from Aaron giving his perspective. It's full of encouragement and tips on what worked for them. If nothing more, it gives a sense that you are not the only one with a strong willed child.
*this blog was written and posted using Windows Live Writer…..first time using it. Seems way easier than doing it online on blogger.
