role playing+tons of encouragement=super results

January 7th, 2008

So I have been adding role playing to my training mix.  Why you ask?  Maybe it is because I want to see the kids let “no’s” roll of their backs a little more easily and respectfully. I am using some resources form www.drtodd.net In the morning,  I like to ask our children what type of behavior they think I expect of them.  I love to hear them verbalize what we expect of them.  It means they have a grasp on it and that to not get it means swift correction.

So, I have been helping them think through responses to things when I say “no” to something specific like “Mom, can I have chocolate for breakfast?. Of course the answer is “no” to which they say “OK Mom no big deal, I can have some later.”  They get a kick out of role playing something so silly.  I want them to get in the habit of taking a “no” and being flexible instead of “Ohhhhhh Mommy, PLEEEEEAAAASSSSE!” as if saying please as long and loud as you can will change my mind.   What do they think I just fell of the turnip truck yesterday?

Flexibility is the key kiddos.  Life doesn’t go your way all the time, and the sooner we are OK with that, the easier your life will be!  I know it is hard, but I promise one day you will thank me. So when I hear them use a flexible thought process at some point during the day I freak out encouraging them, hugging them, giving them “the nucks”, “atta boys” etc.  It gives me extra excuses to get those hugs, and kisses in all through out the day because well you know, ”Mamma needs herself some suga”

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