Comments | shaynabelle: Ice cream time.

shaynabelle

Ice cream time.

Jun 22, 2010 20:19

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21monthsold, update

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? sheilagh June 23 2010, 03:53:58 UTC

you've noticed only increased resistance to bedtime .. versus...? (I'm missing a bit of context or contrast, I think!)

Re: ? shaynabelle June 23 2010, 16:44:20 UTC

Oh! Current wisdom is that routine = empowering the youngster by letting them know what's happening so their life feels more orderly and expected than chaotic, and once they know what's going on they can participate fully and even initiate, so it cuts down on resistance. I haven't noticed that to be the case, though. Really he's just MORE resistant, and now things like pulling out a book (which he used to ADORE) makes him cry and say "no no no!" So we might go back to our crazy all-over-the-place method...

Re: ? shaynabelle June 23 2010, 16:44:37 UTC

er, he cries "no no no" when I pull out a book because that means lights are almost out and it's almost bedtime.

Re: ? stickcow June 23 2010, 18:58:52 UTC

Maybe make sure you also pull out books at non-bedtimes too? Don't want to make him book-avoidant.

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merilaine June 24 2010, 20:16:29 UTC

Love this photo - what a cutie pie! Thanks for sharing Shay :).