We have been implementing a positive reinforcement system with the boys. I felt like I was just doing too much yelling and harping on all the things they were doing wrong. It's not how I want to parent. It's an easy trap to fall into (especially when they are being particularly naughty). Don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for a serious reprimand. But as a whole, I'd rather encourage them instead of coming down on them all the time. They are good kids. Even when they're a bit naughty. Even when they won't eat anything I put in front of them. Even when they won't go to bed. Even when they are going to kill each other in the morning while I am trying to get everyone out the door.
It's been working pretty well. Aid, as we both knew, responds really well to this. Too well. He is constantly negotiating when he earns a marble. "You mean 2 marbles?" At 50 marbles they got to get a toy from the store (this has also help me cut down on my passed down (thanks Mom!) habit of getting them something everywhere we go). At 100 marbles they both got to choose an activity. So at 100 marbles, Grant decided he really wanted to ride the train. Aid wanted to go on rides at the Mall of America.
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| Waiting for the lite rail train! |
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| My boys |
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| Two peas in a pod |
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| Speaking of.... |
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| This picture says everything anyone ever needs to know about Grant. |
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| He is officially tall enough to ride the big roller coaster. he's waited a long time. |
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