tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post5925269700369809157..comments2023-09-23T10:52:43.051-05:00Comments on From the Heart: 7 Quick Takes Friday: Toddler Questions EditionMaggie @ From the Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01659200420621854710noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-82665655501640627972012-04-15T02:33:42.178-05:002012-04-15T02:33:42.178-05:00I think it could also be a sensitivity issue re: b...I think it could also be a sensitivity issue re: brushing his teeth.<br /><br />Otherwise, the only advice I have is hang in there. My son just started preschool at age 3 and people ask me what I do with those 5 hours. My answer: SLEEP!<br /><br />I also totally am with you on the haircut. My son Daniel has had three of and they all involved tears and creative restraining of him.jenhttp://grace-filled.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-14611454658229666332012-04-13T16:14:32.806-05:002012-04-13T16:14:32.806-05:00Emma was three months shy of being three when she ...Emma was three months shy of being three when she potty trained. I was getting so aggravated but I think waiting that long made it a lot easier. She very rarely has accidents or pees the bed and I think it was because we waited until she was older to really 'push' the issue. <br /><br />As for time-outs I've heard to just keeping putting them back until they can sit for the full time-out. <br /><br />And yes, there will be jealousy issues. We face it every day and Caleb has been here for over a year now, its just part of it. They just don't understand that you love them both with your whole heart. And I'm sure Joe will beat on his baby brother, but Emma beats on hers too and he's surviving!! :D :DJennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-78917025356135753442012-04-13T14:42:01.005-05:002012-04-13T14:42:01.005-05:00Teeth brushing, lol. Susi hated having her teeth b...Teeth brushing, lol. Susi hated having her teeth brushed. It was a huge wrestling match every night until she turned three. Now I still help her, but I don't have to wrestle her anymore. <br /><br />Time outs just don't work for Susi. I found time-ins, talking, and logical consequences work better for her. The joys of having a girl :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074130083673975640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-29905830775307007662012-04-13T14:28:30.113-05:002012-04-13T14:28:30.113-05:00I just realized I should add a little disclaimer t...I just realized I should add a little disclaimer that I am not a licensed OT and it may very well not be sensitivity issues. That's just a speculation!Catholic Cookie Jarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182662156941991760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-59651827556541627312012-04-13T14:25:16.263-05:002012-04-13T14:25:16.263-05:00I love your blog, you're so funny!
Ok, so I h...I love your blog, you're so funny!<br /><br />Ok, so I have no advice. I'd tell you what my mom did, but since I love my mother, I don't want to make it seem like she was an abusive wench. She wasn't, but she did scare the ever-loving piss out of us on a regular basis.You know that crazy-eyed look people get when you can tell they're a little unhinged, and will do whatever is necessary to accomplish their goals? That's how she smiles.<br /><br />But, she raised 8 kids, and thus far none of us have committed serial murder.<br /><br />That I know of.<br /><br />I hope it gets easier, and, after all, Simcha Fisher said it would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-74047386509557923322012-04-13T14:24:47.213-05:002012-04-13T14:24:47.213-05:00Hi Maggie! I am an OT student,and we have been lea...Hi Maggie! I am an OT student,and we have been learning about sensory issues recently. Joe may dislike the sensation of the toothbrush in his mouth. Here's a good resource for decreasing sensitivity in his mouth:<br /><br />http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/teeth-brushing.html<br /><br />Also, this is directed towards children with autism, but I think some of the tips could still be useful.<br /><br />http://www.sharonscreativecorner.com/661/brushing-ideas-for-a-child-with-autism/<br /><br />Hope that helps a little bit!Catholic Cookie Jarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182662156941991760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-74864385105315700692012-04-13T14:17:39.408-05:002012-04-13T14:17:39.408-05:00on the time-outs:
We have never actually held o...on the time-outs: <br /><br />We have never actually held our kid there. We simply keep putting them back when they get up and sometimes a stern, "No. Time-Out" when putting back down. I think around 18 months I also will start the time over...this royally pisses them off, but it seems to get the message across that the longer you fight, the longer you're gonna be in time-out. Good luck...getting started is the hardest part!<br /><br />I have a friend who had her first son potty-trained before he turned 2. She is like the only person I know who has been able to do that.<br /><br />We started Dominic around 3 months before Vincent was born and it didn't work. He just wasn't ready. You'll probably be surprised whatever ends up motivating him. For Dominic, it turned out to be Spongebob Squarepants underwear. I had no idea! But when he asked for them in the store (total impulse buy) and I said he had to go in the potty to be able to wear them...he started going in the potty. I can't believe it but now...Dominic doesn't even need a stool to go potty. it's crazy.<br /><br />Yay for a big boy haircut! Dominic was like that, too and he was 18 months for his. Some hair stylist said, "You don't see girls in here screaming like that." I was like...yeah, most girls don't have to do it until they are like, 4 or 5 years old! with Boys you have to do it earlier..." oy.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912031968930335741.post-31362166239632054332012-04-13T14:15:04.863-05:002012-04-13T14:15:04.863-05:00So, I posted my #1 thoughts on facebook, but as fa...So, I posted my #1 thoughts on facebook, but as far as the sleep thing... it helps that Anni is in bed at 7, it gives us a lot of time in the evening. She has been waking up at 6:45-7, which I kind of hate, but those evening hours are precious, so I can deal. <br /><br />Timeouts... arg! So hard! Recently, I've just been setting Anni in her room so we can both regain our dignity a little (she's been biting a lot.) Because I know she's safe in there, I will sometimes close the door for 1 minute. When I open it, she's completely calm and moved on. It's the only thing that's working for us right now.<br /><br />We are just barely edging into potty training, but plan on doing the full-fledged weekend training within the next month or so. On that note... I've heard 2 for girls and 2.5 for boys as far as being ready. Anni is capable of telling us when she has to go (she almost never does, but she's getting the idea), so we kind of know she *can* do it.Alzbetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599175761449368133noreply@blogger.com