tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post529562079875015315..comments2023-06-18T08:53:11.313-07:00Comments on Graceful Discipline: Rubber Meets the RoadMaggie Sierdsmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-47219128333294401822011-06-29T15:04:54.976-07:002011-06-29T15:04:54.976-07:00We are still working on appropriate ways to expres...We are still working on appropriate ways to express anger with my 3yo - it's such a progression as they gain independence and skills. I, too, am glad that we started on this road early - it makes it easier to keep my cool with my preschooler :)<br />And I agree that your example is much different than a traditional TO. It hasn't worked in my house, because my child has a big need for contact/closeness, so we've practiced "time-ins," where we snuggle and take time to cool off together.Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-5298328628490917022011-06-28T12:57:26.996-07:002011-06-28T12:57:26.996-07:00This is fantastic! And I agree with you about the ...This is fantastic! And I agree with you about the vast difference between suggesting she have some quiet time and space as opposed to the traditional time-out. It puts her in charge of her behavior. <br /><br />And I loved your definitions of punishment vs discipline. Wholeheartedly agree. :)Rosemaryhttp://her.joshandrosemary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-79886355729304900602011-06-27T11:29:59.908-07:002011-06-27T11:29:59.908-07:00Great suggestions! I love the focus on discipline ...Great suggestions! I love the focus on discipline (teaching her what TO do) over punishment. How else are our children going to learn those important tools?Hippie Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-18812966424797743732011-06-27T05:35:02.642-07:002011-06-27T05:35:02.642-07:00I LOVE how you view yourself as your daughter'...I LOVE how you view yourself as your daughter's emotional and social coach - that's just so powerful and using art and dance is wonderful for expressing all those pent up feelings. Thanks for sharing all your ideas.mrs green @ littlegreenblog.comhttp://littlegreenblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-91867369893310949762011-03-27T12:59:25.173-07:002011-03-27T12:59:25.173-07:00Thanks for the example from your life. This weeke...Thanks for the example from your life. This weekend, Rick and I have yelled a lot at Jack. He seems to do everything we tell him not to and nothing we tell him to do. His favorite response to us is NO! We really struggled this weekend to remain calm and positive with him. I'm hoping I can put on my 'big-girl-mommy-pants' tomorrow and start fresh this week. I'll keep your ideas in the back of my head as I move forward. Thanks!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091206341249617247noreply@blogger.com