It’s been almost a week since “the incident report” (cue dramatic voice over and a bold title) and almost 6 days since I began implementing the Parenting with Love and Logic techniques.
In short: it’s changed my life.
Aaaaaaaand…it’s rocking my world.
Pity the friends and family members who called me this week to chat about anything besides parenting. It has been on my mind and out of my mouth all week. Their website does a great job of explaining their strategy, so I’ll just tell you why I’ve loved it so much.
1. I have only gotten upset with Jackson one time in six days. (This is because he was taking another child’s toys.) You learn how to take the negative emotion out of correcting your child. No “I’m really mad” face or stern eyes…just quick implementation, then moving on!
2. Since I am allowing him to have a little control (choices), he is more compliant with the things he can’t control.
3. He’s no longer driving this truck. (Hey, if Obama can use this metaphor for weeks, then so can I!) I’ve taken the keys back! With a set of strategies to deal with problems, I don’t fear new situations because at least I have a philosophy that guides my response.
4. Their parenting philosophy guides parents from infancy to the teenage years. This appeals to me immensely because I won’t have to find a new “plan” every few years.
It is a program I can’t recommend highly enough! If you are interested in this for your toddler, I recommend the age-specific book (“Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood”) over the book “Parenting with Love and Logic,” but we bought the Early Childhood package.
I will certainly keep you posted on our progress. For now, few things could make me happier than this peace in my home!
Have you heard of Love and Logic? What parenting strategies have been successful for your family?
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