As part of my thinking about distraction as a means of dealing with anger, I’ve been watching my kids today and evaluating my responses to their fussiness. Bethel incident #1: wanted to be held as I was putting her down in order to get myself dressed. As she started to cry, I just said “Mommy […]
Moving and Emotions
We’re right in the middle of moving. The house is in disarray, with piles of pictures in one corner, stacks of linens on the guest bed, and all the curtains taken down. We just got back from a 10-day trip to New Mexico to look for a house, during which we stayed in four different […]
Irritating Children
Do your children ever irritate you? Right now, both of mine have been irritating me. I’m wondering if it’s me or them, developmental or sin, or perhaps temperament and gender. Bethel has been very emotional. It’s possible she’s not feeling well: she does seem to be cutting a couple of molars, and although I don’t […]
What’s behind the Crying?
Here is one difficulty that I am interesting in understanding better and resolving: David (30 months) cries often. His tearfulness does increase with fatigue. He cries when he doesn’t get his way. He cries when something disappointing happens (like friends leaving). He cries when he wants something he can’t have (like a toy Bethel is […]
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