Posts Tagged by positive solutions
How to Handle It When Children Lie?
| March 8, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting, Positive_discipline |
When children lie, taking a break to cool off before addressing the situation can help you first find the emotional space and the right tools to move forward. An effective way to deal with lies is to remember the TRUTH: Traps, Respect, Understanding, Time Off and Honesty. Read on to find out more…
Finding your mama-groove: 5 ways to Eliminate Judge/Be Judged Mentality
| February 14, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting |
Parents go through so many of the same situations, trying to step into another parents shoes and trying to understand what they are going through is a sure fire way to erase judgement and replace it with empathy, understanding and care.
The Annoyance List: Create A Positive Parenting Solution in 10 Steps.
| January 3, 2012 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting, Positive_discipline |
Jackets tossed on the floor, standing up during meals, toys always getting lost..Three things my kids were doing that I wish would change. I wanted the change but I did not want nagging, power struggles, rewards or punishments. Then, I came across a tool for financial makeovers and I wondered if I could re-apply the…
Learning Life Skills: List of Household Tasks for Different Ages and Stages
| December 14, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting, Positive_discipline |
Wondering what jobs your child can do around the house? With a little bit of help, children can do just about any task around the house and as they grow they can become more and more capable of carrying out these taks independently. Having children help with just one to three tasks is a great way to get started.
Four Alternatives to Punishment: Positive Solutions in Practice
| November 7, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting, Positive_discipline |
being punishment free really worked in our day to day lives. Among other things, we use replacement, choices, playfulness and empathy.
Here are four examples from the past week which illustrate how we are practicing finding positive solutions.
Trick or Treating Tantrum Free: Six Strategies to avoid Boo!
| October 28, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting, Play, Positive_discipline |
With all the excitment of Halloween it is easy for us to forget just how quickly little ones can become overwehlmed on special occasions. The Costumes, candy, the darkness, minding the road, there are many possible junctions at which a child and parent might conflict. Here are six strategies to avoid boo! 1. Costumes: Children…
This One Life Together
| July 12, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Family, Parenting |
Welcome to the July Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Philosophy This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared their parenting practices and how they fit in with their parenting purpose. Please read to the end to…
Rewind, Recharge, Refocus.
| June 6, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting, Positive_discipline |
Rewind. Recharge, Refocus. One peaceful strategy to avoid a tantrum. Most days our house wakes up to smiles and cuddles. Other times it all goes well until the one and only beloved “stripy” T-shirt turns out not to be dry thus throwing a wrench into one pre-schoolers’ plans. A grumpy growl face then instigates the…
Joy of eating…family style
| April 13, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Nutrition, Parenting, Positive_discipline |
*This article was also featured at at Authentic Parenting* I strive to serve healthy yet yummy and appealing meals everyday. The goal being to not to create kitchen master pieces worthy of Top Chef (what an awesome show) but rather to capitalize on my children’ s adventurous nature and allow them a chance to explore…
Play away a yucky day!
| February 24, 2011 | Posted by mudpiemama under Parenting, Play |
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15 activities to do indoors on a yucky day! 1. Build a fort 2. Make paper airplanes 3. Paint with cars 4. Build with Lego 5. Build a book city 6. Read stories 7. Play follow the leader 8. Dance 9. Make up a silly song 10. Play music band 11. Set up an obstacle…
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