tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post9084938292145090163..comments2024-03-28T15:07:01.310-04:00Comments on Mommy Delicious: The Discipline Weekly: The Road to Self-SufficiencyAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17286253462703793396noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-73168736616728434452012-04-26T00:57:35.084-04:002012-04-26T00:57:35.084-04:00when you encourage them to try things on their own...when you encourage them to try things on their own it does not make them feel as little as the world may view them. My kids learned at an early age to avoid saying "cant" and when they did say it i would follow up with "how do you know if you dont try" and it gives them the confidence to try and see what they CAN do.Bravemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501524032870776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-73900585547298436002011-08-04T23:24:59.456-04:002011-08-04T23:24:59.456-04:00I encourage Moo to do a lot of things on her own l...I encourage Moo to do a lot of things on her own like putting on her shoes and getting herself to sleep w/o me rocking her.K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025555107482553344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-19369703948891046002011-07-26T21:48:31.301-04:002011-07-26T21:48:31.301-04:00Great point! I like the idea of throwing questions...Great point! I like the idea of throwing questions back at him to get his critical thinking wheels spinning! My son is allowed to pick out his clothes sometimes and it surprises me when they actually match,lol.Laila @OnlyLailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557565180495514065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-21063261329402776792011-07-26T12:21:28.731-04:002011-07-26T12:21:28.731-04:00Beyonce's got a point!
It's so true. I t...Beyonce's got a point!<br /><br />It's so true. I think so many kids in the generation are so sheltered and protected that we're actually messing them up. I'm so with you on letting them get out and figure things out on their own.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Lots of yummy love,<br />Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner<br />www.mawhats4dinner.comMa What's 4 dinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858828882933298085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-82591881268919582462011-07-26T01:34:26.235-04:002011-07-26T01:34:26.235-04:00Oh my goodness, just had this same convo with my m...Oh my goodness, just had this same convo with my mom today. I decided not to send my son away to camp because I didn't have enough info close to the departure date about the trip. I spent some time discussing it with I'm last night before bed and explained what "needed" to be shared. The final thought I shared with my mom is that I'm ok with saying no and allowing him to experience disappointment. He'll grow up into a young man that can handle it in the future.Kerissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546546010795837472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-25953559186396828782011-07-25T22:55:18.233-04:002011-07-25T22:55:18.233-04:00I don't have my own child but I've had a c...I don't have my own child but I've had a class room full. That is perfect what you are doing. Mommy won't always be there and having him learn at a young age is awesome! Keep it up.Sunshine - www.cancersurvivor26.blogger.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157108257476286956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-24100937483639158182011-07-25T22:49:29.528-04:002011-07-25T22:49:29.528-04:00self-sufficiency is best to start at a young age.....self-sufficiency is best to start at a young age...kudos to you and Aiden!Mrs. Pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441934318368344653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-41910375837508282582011-07-24T22:31:28.362-04:002011-07-24T22:31:28.362-04:00It is so important to let them have time to figure...It is so important to let them have time to figure it out. They need to know that it is ok to try their best!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898837732023242141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-90403572254289228542011-07-24T00:05:50.429-04:002011-07-24T00:05:50.429-04:00So true, its best to let kids exercise their own b...So true, its best to let kids exercise their own brain power from an early age. By the time they are adults they would be so much further ahead than depending on mom or dad to problem solve everything. Aiden is blessed to have you for a mom.Beauty and The Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04512886866116703635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-56298350813519780242011-07-23T20:26:24.739-04:002011-07-23T20:26:24.739-04:00I am so with you, Alicia. I want Peanut to be as s...I am so with you, Alicia. I want Peanut to be as self sufficient as possible!! These are great suggestions. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You're such a great mom!!Sarah at The Stroller Ballethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869943731257433887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-42055094625239639682011-07-23T07:48:02.765-04:002011-07-23T07:48:02.765-04:00I think you are right on track. You do have to giv...I think you are right on track. You do have to give your kids the extra push to make them work. The world isn't going to do everything for them, so it is the parents job to get them ready. <br />Especially as moms it is tough but it must be done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-39290882025181098612011-07-23T01:28:42.988-04:002011-07-23T01:28:42.988-04:00My kids always ask me what something is. I respond...My kids always ask me what something is. I respond, "You tell me what that is." They mostly answer correctly and if they do not know the exact word, they will describe it.This Cookn' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836901813992097297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-51295693171002812142011-07-22T20:24:16.229-04:002011-07-22T20:24:16.229-04:00I really like that you encourage Aiden to think ab...I really like that you encourage Aiden to think about "why" himself. Definitely an awesome way to raise him to be independent and self-sufficient. Isn't it amazing the insightful and thoughtful responses kids come up with when encouraged to use their own logic, reasoning, and imagination!?~ Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840261047913991279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031615612874115797.post-54319853758998225852011-07-22T16:31:16.595-04:002011-07-22T16:31:16.595-04:00So true! Good old-fashioned parenting in the 21st ...So true! Good old-fashioned parenting in the 21st century. Parents who think it's loving to do every little thing for their child should remember that raising our children means to raise future adults who can take care of themselves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700057904506855793noreply@blogger.com