New Approaches

Nate & I are trying some new approaches when it comes to disciplining the kids. We decided to stop beating them....I'm kidding.

Their speech therapist has really helped me when it comes to different approaches. I definitely know they can sense when I'm about to lose it. And I think that makes them act worse. Here are some of the things we are doing:

When Someone Throws A Toy:
Old Way ~ "Jasper! Get on the couch right now!"
New Way ~ Walk up to Jasper, tell him, "We don't throw toys, you can hurt someone" and take his hand, walk him over to the toy & make him pick it up.

When Someone Pesters The Other(s):
Old Way ~ "Isabel! Knock it off! Get on the couch right now!"
New Way ~ Walk over to Isabel & pick her up or get eye level & say, "We do not (hit, bite, push, steal toy) from people. Say you are sorry to Jasper."

When Someone Is Throwing A MAJOR Tantrum:
Old Way ~ "Jonah! Stop! Stop! Get over here! (Swat butt) Sit down!
New Way ~ Walk over to Jonah, sit down on the floor & put him in my lap. Pretzel my legs around his & look straight forward & let him get it out.

I really have felt more calm this past week. Now today, well that is a different story. But I've still managed to keep my cool. I've had a busting headache all day & Jasper has been a complete mess. He has cried over everything. He had the "Can't help-it's" today. But now they are in bed and I'm gearing up for another day.