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She Says… A Biter.
Rationally, I knew this day would come, in some form or fashion. By the time they’re in preschool, most children have bitten someone at least once, as well as been on the receiving end of an unfriendly...
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She Says… New Rule
Last night I reached my limit of Owen’s screams of “No Daddy”. I just… couldn’t hear it anymore. And I didn’t even know how to react anymore. The behavior was making Benjamin sad, me angry and Owen...
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She Says… Abuse of Power or Good Idea?
Friends, I need your help/wisdom. I’m having a bit of a dilemma. Before I tell you the situation I have to say up front that we ADORE Owen’s school. Everyone from the administrators to the teachers to...
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She Says… Continuing the Discussion
You guys are amazing. Thank each and every one of you for your incredibly thoughtful comments on yesterday’s post about using lovey as a discipline tool. I still haven’t figured out threaded comments...
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She Says… Sticker Chart to the Rescue
It’s no secret that Owen has some issues with using gentle hands (even when it comes from a place of love… remember his issues with over-hugging here and here?). Mostly with his friends at school, but...
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She Says… Long Days & Report Cards
The last few days have been long. In retrospect, I think Owen was dealing with an ear infection that flew under the radar, but at the time all I saw was aggressive behavior at home and at school,...
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She Says… A Rough Patch
I hope those of you with little ones survived the sugar rush of Halloween yesterday. I am excited to share pictures with you from our trick-or-treating escapades, but we’re still in the process of...
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She Says… Hugging it Out
While we’re on the subject of my 3 year old being, well, “particular”, I’m going to let you in on the tug-of-war I’ve been having inside my head for the last few weeks. Pulling In vs. Pushing Away Owen...
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