tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661996260329351614.post440090190787235530..comments2024-03-26T06:02:03.493-04:00Comments on Pink Shoes: Why are you doing it fast?maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00671635849994739359noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661996260329351614.post-87525302057998769212011-12-04T16:26:35.062-05:002011-12-04T16:26:35.062-05:00Good Luck with slowing down your frustration but r...Good Luck with slowing down your frustration but remember frustration is a part of life and something we should teach our children about because in the end you still have to figure out how to deal with it? By doing it fast you are releasing the frustration, right? So where will it go if you slow it down? How will you release it? I use to tell my kids I was frustrated, I sighed and said, "Oh, mom's just frustrated and tired so I am doing it fast because it helps me with my feelings." And, off they went. Typically, they just wanted to know I wasn't angry with them and if I was upset with them, I said, "You frustrated me, I asked you three times to do this and now I am banging this stuff around because it must get done and I am tired." Nine out of Ten times my child helped because they understood and they saw me 'hit the wall' so to speak. Most important,Don't beat yourself up and don't expect to be perfect in front of your child or to raise a perfect kid, it is more important to teach them that there will be times they are frustrated and sometimes a good 'fast paced' or job makes you feel better! It helps them see the difference between a tantrum and a purposeful meltdown LOL, I mean, at least you are getting the dishes cleaned or the coat zipped, right!!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795342448811764481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661996260329351614.post-61432351396595613662011-12-03T21:49:40.009-05:002011-12-03T21:49:40.009-05:00I know exactly what you mean; I totally 'do it...I know exactly what you mean; I totally 'do it fast' too. Good luck with slow frustration December, you can do it! And your advent chain is so sweet.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159804178027555437noreply@blogger.com