In a perfect world this does exist. By scream I do mean yelling. I read the book "Scream-Free Parenting" because I was looking for some constructive way to effectively get my point across to a 4-yr old that doesn't want to listen to anything I have to say. I usually end up yelling because I get frustrated after repeatedly stating my request in a nice pleasant manner doesn't work.
The book points out that yes indeed this is my issue and I need to find a better, more appropriate technique. Well duh!! Perhaps I should have chosen a different book. LOL!
But seriously, the book does provide some alternatives and some parenting strategies for success. However they are not really helpful for parenting toddlers or preschoolers. :(
Overall the book is a good read but geared toward parenting of slightly older children.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Childhood
Remember when childhood used to be happy and carefree. We used to be able to play in the neighborhood without constant supervision or without having to be cautious of everyone who walked by us. We used to play outside and use our imagination. We didn't spend our time watching tv or playing video games. We were creative and inventive.
Lost is the innocence and carefree essence of the childhood of our day. It has been replaced by paranoia and fear perpetuated by the mass media. How have things changed so dramatically in the past 30-40 years? Were things really so different back then or did we just not hear about pedophiles, kidnappings or murders in our community? Is society really that different or has our awareness of such things simply changed?
In many ways children of today are more sophisticated than years before but at the same time are missing out on the freedoms that we took for granted. I go to great lengths to ensure my children are safe at all times but I am also disappointed for what they will never experience.
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