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07.18.08, 16:22 PM General Topics
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What do you do at the end of one of those REALLY BAD parenting days? I feel like all I did was scream at my kids all day long (3 & 5 yo).. that is not the mom I want to be. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:22 PM Flag
 

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I'm right here with you today. Hot, crabby and short tempered. I'm looking forward to getting everyone to bed. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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OP- I did that. I just want to make it so that tomorrow isn't like today... need some new strategies. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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What went wrong today? Did you plan some fun activities that didn't happen for some reason? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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I did have fun stuff planned, but then when they are horrible and defiant at home in the morning I don't want to reward that kind of behavior by being their personal clown all afternoon-- so we didn't do any of it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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I think you were too rigid. Everyone suffered. At ages 3 and 5, the punishments should be short and specific. After a time out, GET OUT. Don't hold the whole day hostage for little misbehaviors. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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You're totally right-- and I know that--I was acting like a 3 year old today-- but I just couldn't snap out of it. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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NP, Take them out somewhere and occupy them. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Definitely. Make sure it involves water! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Apologize to them and give everybody ice cream. Go to bed EARLY and have a better day tomorrow. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Have some wine and forgive yourself. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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