So, tonight, we had Family Night and talked about how happiness is a choice and that God wants us to find joy in this life. We tried to brainstorm ideas about what to do instead of cry. Cloudburst said "have mommy help me with my problem." Well.... we tried to give them ideas of other things to do (take a deep breath, sing a song, go under a pillow and scream-thanks Thunder). Sunshine just sat there and said "uh, just don't cry." Yeah, it's not his struggle too much. Anyway, we unveiled
the Happy Treats.I thought I'd give positive reinforcement a try. Each child will start the day with 10 Happy Treats (for now, chocolate chips). Each time they cry, one treat is taken away. In the evening, they get to eat the remaining treats. Hey, it's a great math lesson too! I'll let you know how it goes. And if you have any suggestions, let me know!
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Oh the drama of crying kids...I'm in that same boat with little miss terrible two. Wa, Wa, wa is all I hear. Hope your candy inticing idea works...let me know
I almost blogged about this same problem last night...and we almost had the same Family Night, except I couldn't think of a solution and so we didn't do it. This is a great idea though! I think that this transition to Kindergarten is a really hard phase. At least is has been here! I feel like Kylie holds in all of her frustration and sadness until she gets home where she feel safe. Not only does she let all of the pent up emotion, but she gets really easily frustrated in the afternoons. I'm sure she's tired and adjusting to this new routine, but it sure has been a learning experience for all of us. I might just give your idea a try...and I'll be interested to hear how it's going for you!
What a great idea! Seriously, where do you come up with all this great stuff? I'm really excited to see how it goes because we have a problem with Layton breaking down as well. Maybe this would work for him.
great idea.
I think I'm ready for some kind of "happy treat" for myself: chocolate, quiet reading time... earplugs. That's a really good idea. We're having meltdown problems with Evan! Paige whines (instead of crying, but still just as ear-splitting). I think I'll try something like that! Hum... positive reenforcement.. who'd have thought?
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