I remember hearing that word for the first time in college...I think it was popular over at Holdrege. Well, I'm feelin' it and could use your help.
Anyone have suggestions for how to get a 4 year old boy to stop:
1. picking his fingernails, toenails, and any resulting hangnails constantly?
2. missing the toilet way too often?
3. putting up a fight to wear anything but sweatpants?
I know these aren't end-of-the-world worries, but the presence or lack of these little daily frustrations can sure make a difference! I welcome any practical or even silly suggestions...I've definitely learned the necessity of humor in mothering. Feel free to share yours, too; maybe we could help each other out. Thanks!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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William loves his sweat pants too. Who can blame him? ;)
ReplyDeleteWould giving Andrew a choice between two other pairs help him feel back in control?
Read "Bernstein Bears and the Bad Habit" Sister bear who bites her nails. We read it and instead of pennies in her pocket, used jellybeans in a cup to break Teresa of her thumb-sucking habit. (She is 5.)
ReplyDelete:)Stephanie Q
Bernadette only ever wants to wear her pajamas every day and hates to have her hair brushed. I finally got over the fights by telling her that God wants us to look nice and not sloppy and that her hair looks beautiful when its brushed out and she looks nice in her dresses. I guess feeding into vanity might only work with girls... :)
ReplyDeleteMy girls do not like jeans and will wear jeans only as a last resort. They love their sweat pants or knit pants. C'est la vie. I don't argue with them; the only time I really make them wear a certain type of clothing is to mass--no jeans allowed! ;)
ReplyDeleteAs for missing the toilet, I've heard other moms suggest having him aim for a cheerio. I haven't had this problem too much, but it sure is messy when it happens.
I'd also recommend the book that Stephanie Q suggested. Seems like my daughter bit her nails for quite awhile and just quit one day. My son also bit his nails (even toenails) and then just stopped one day. Every time they would bite, pick, or suck fingers, I would say, "fingers down, please." I don't know if that actually worked (repitition) or if they just quit on their own.