I don’t have all the answers. That’s why I don’t typically write how-to post titles (and when I do they’re often tongue in cheek). But it’s easy to forget about what I’m doing with Laurel, especially as my middle child grows in her ability to understand and use language (although I still have mindbogglingly frustrating […]
Crying to Communicate Isn’t All that Bad
Is there such a thing as legitimate crying for something? We hear much about not catering to children’s selfish demands. We know whining is unacceptable behavior, and the Bible forbids it anyway (Philippians 2:14). So should children ever be allowed to cry for what they want? Should you ever pick up a crying baby? I […]
Crying for Food
I thought of yesterday’s crying post when we ate lunch (and dinner) today. When Laurel (nearly nine months old) sits down in her high chair, she wants food now. Waiting for everyone to get in place, and for prayer isn’t easy. I’m tempted to give her a little bit of food to hold her over […]
Crying It Out (CIO)
Laurel just started crawling. A few days ago, Lee and I were watching her cry. She’s been quite fussy, just like every child of mine has gotten before some major milestone. We talked about how the fussiness that is so troubling to parents (including me) actually reflects a frustration that drives the child to accomplish […]
