tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.comments2023-06-18T08:53:11.313-07:00Graceful DisciplineMaggie Sierdsmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-758751150522343232019-09-13T11:15:24.664-07:002019-09-13T11:15:24.664-07:00I get that DH is Adam. What does DH stand for? D...I get that DH is Adam. What does DH stand for? Darling Husband? Dear Husband? Just wondering. EVERYONE does the clean freak thing just before guests. A little at a time is better - for the psyche anyway - but everyone has their own "counter between kitchen and family room" area. You want to change which is good but it is what it is. Your parents come to visit YOU guys, not to give your home the white glove treatment. We all want others to think we are neatniks and live a pristine life at all times. Truth is, we don't. I tell myself that and still I hustle to clean up before company. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883788150039649713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-3032831352754909052016-03-04T12:37:41.915-08:002016-03-04T12:37:41.915-08:00I am so happy to find your blog.
I am facing open...I am so happy to find your blog. <br />I am facing open heart surgery next week.<br />I have a congenital condition that has taken a turn for the worse and am the mama of a sweet and active 3 year old with sensory issues. Please if you have any suggestions for how to make this rough journey any smoother I would be delighted to hear from you! My email is dafodil11@gmail.com a friend of yours told me about you in a mama support group on Facebook. :) Jeny Harmon-Nesheimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-80051767000674082332015-02-12T23:40:35.553-08:002015-02-12T23:40:35.553-08:00Thanks for the great post. The article is simply a...Thanks for the great post. The article is simply amazing. newcrosscarpetcleanershttp://newcrosscarpetcleaners.org.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-74354171741318789962014-08-14T15:29:00.243-07:002014-08-14T15:29:00.243-07:00It's great to hear from you, I'm glad that...It's great to hear from you, I'm glad that things are improving. <3Hermana Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700181081812245514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-45024390614485055712013-08-07T18:18:57.183-07:002013-08-07T18:18:57.183-07:00It's so nice to have a diagnosis, isn't it...It's so nice to have a diagnosis, isn't it? I feel that way about my MTHFR. I'm surprised he offered you supplements before getting tested. I've started the methylfolate and have noticed a remarkable difference, so I hope it helps you!ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982050095869237882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-20582514931936693042013-08-07T12:25:56.507-07:002013-08-07T12:25:56.507-07:00I think talk therapy specifically focused on estab...I think talk therapy specifically focused on establishing coping mechanisms and healthier self-talk can be appropriate. I've done group and individual talk therapy in the past and it as helpful. We'll see how it goes...Maggie Sierdsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-22749508159762165692013-08-07T10:12:27.378-07:002013-08-07T10:12:27.378-07:00This is wonderful news -- so helpful to know, I...This is wonderful news -- so helpful to know, I'm sure, and to have actions ready to take. I hope everything goes well with the new medication... is talk therapy ever helpful for ADHD, too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-24517586238447208822013-07-23T14:52:38.744-07:002013-07-23T14:52:38.744-07:00I have missed you. :-)I have missed you. :-)Hermana Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700181081812245514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-82847602598930670182013-04-30T14:32:21.969-07:002013-04-30T14:32:21.969-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Hermana Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700181081812245514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-51556699401975123512013-04-30T08:46:45.656-07:002013-04-30T08:46:45.656-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302037643126411567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-48785214406504301322013-04-29T18:39:23.924-07:002013-04-29T18:39:23.924-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Marcyhttp://prochaskas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-61183691590407538652013-04-17T09:51:21.599-07:002013-04-17T09:51:21.599-07:00Kristin, your story and philosophy about "goi...Kristin, your story and philosophy about "going what gets everyone the most sleep" helped me gain confidence in my decision to cosleep.Maggie Sierdsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-1044521205816521912013-04-17T09:39:31.314-07:002013-04-17T09:39:31.314-07:00We fell into co-sleeping by necessity. Everything...We fell into co-sleeping by necessity. Everything I knew about sleep fell by the wayside after the birth of L who from day 1 was the definition of high needs. It was her Autism already peaking out. It took one night of her crying and for Bob and I to know that was wrong and a co-sleeping family was born. <br /><br />We slept varying weights depending on children, work schedules, are own sleep deprivation. I remember being very pregnant with Ian and having a co-sleeping 4 and 2 year old. I wandered where that baby was going to fit. However, without me doing anything, the 4 year old suddenly stopped. Her need to co-sleeping was over. It was such a natural transition with no crying on her part. <br /><br />Our now 5 year old no longer co-sleeps with us but instead spends every night now cuddling with her 7 year old sister. I guess they will stop one day but it's up to them. I know I don't want to sleep alone; my children are no differnt.<br /><br />My last baby is 3 and still co-sleeps. I keep telling myself to start slowly transitioning him but he is my last and we're in no real rush.<br /><br />I hope that as my children start to embark on there teenage years. They will still feel comfortable coming to my bed before bedtime to laugh, to share, to connect.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302037643126411567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-49873073806661204512012-08-17T13:47:44.449-07:002012-08-17T13:47:44.449-07:00A big thumbs up! Thanks for sharing!A big thumbs up! Thanks for sharing!Hermana Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700181081812245514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-71165723693197982102012-08-06T04:30:53.748-07:002012-08-06T04:30:53.748-07:00This was really encouraging, Pio, thank you. I'...This was really encouraging, Pio, thank you. I've never thought of myself as an elder before. An awesome responsibility, but I am yoked with the Good Shepherd and he invites me to learn from him.Claire in Tasmaniahttp://www.greenegem.worpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-59999445699321131912012-07-19T10:55:49.994-07:002012-07-19T10:55:49.994-07:00Thank you for sharing this glimpse of your parenti...Thank you for sharing this glimpse of your parenting journey. I'm very soon to become a mama of two, and it's helpful to see genuine examples of what may happen to better prepare myself. <br />Thanks again!Little Red Hennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-7853818577408165632012-07-11T13:42:24.511-07:002012-07-11T13:42:24.511-07:00Congratulations!! I enjoyed reading your birth sto...Congratulations!! I enjoyed reading your birth story so much - thank you for sharing.Kristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844262891800455616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-20381709095240362462012-07-10T14:38:15.380-07:002012-07-10T14:38:15.380-07:00Congrats! How quick, and amazing! Great job momma!...Congrats! How quick, and amazing! Great job momma!TessBensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523643141378124504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-8545392750852521932012-05-28T12:08:09.172-07:002012-05-28T12:08:09.172-07:00I am close to being hopefully expectant. It's...I am close to being hopefully expectant. It's a process. I'm 32.5 weeks.L Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962784313696738727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-89802519822993551542012-04-13T12:40:29.413-07:002012-04-13T12:40:29.413-07:00I know! You wouldn't believe how mature my da...I know! You wouldn't believe how mature my daughter looks at 12! She's so tall! Taller than me (not that this is a difficult feat, but still).<br /><br />Back to your post, I have been doing this a lot (touching). It makes me feel better and I have noticed that I get a lot more "I love you's" from my 14 year old (who is trying so hard to be grown up!Bridgette Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205295890883578677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-62705485121656683182012-04-05T14:17:05.275-07:002012-04-05T14:17:05.275-07:00I can't believe they are already teenagers!!!I can't believe they are already teenagers!!!Maggie Sierdsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-49409365132140073812012-04-05T14:04:05.467-07:002012-04-05T14:04:05.467-07:00Oh, I am going to do this with my kids! (12 &...Oh, I am going to do this with my kids! (12 & 14) It sounds right on. <br />I have to laugh because at first glance, I thought you were writing about Oxycodone and Time In. I was thinking...she's lost her mind! haBridgette Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205295890883578677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-16013684704773228912012-03-20T20:57:29.346-07:002012-03-20T20:57:29.346-07:00Thanks for responding! Carissa, looking for easie...Thanks for responding! Carissa, looking for easier on socks is a good idea. Dr. Laura, I appreciate what you have to say about considering the connection factor. :)Maggie Sierdsmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983334407950701929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-37494833888014510122012-03-20T17:49:25.516-07:002012-03-20T17:49:25.516-07:00I love encouraging children to do whatever they ca...I love encouraging children to do whatever they can for themselves. But often when they don't, it's because they're expressing the need for connection. Sometimes we can "talk" them through the task, meaning we stay connected while they dress themselves. But sometimes, they really need us to show we care tangibly. So while I like much of Positive Discipline, I find it lacking in understanding of emotional development. That said, I think your plan to put dressing earlier in the routine where she can really master it is wonderful. Please let us know how it goes!Dr. Laura Markhamhttp://www.ahaparenting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703874534006734552.post-10816455021036630042012-03-20T06:36:58.656-07:002012-03-20T06:36:58.656-07:00Good plan! That reminds me... I need to renew my h...Good plan! That reminds me... I need to renew my hunt for softer/stretchier socks - I'm still helping with that part as well. Girls' socks are torture devices.Craftivities For Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086304167798123347noreply@blogger.com