If you know me, it is common knowledge that I have been potty training my middle child for the past TWO YEARS. Enough said.
I have tried everything. Nothing has worked. How many times have we heard that from parents?
I really have, though. And I have been at a loss for awhile now. I have been very frustrated.
My husband came home yesterday and said something to me that I think (and am hoping and praying) will make all the difference in the world.
He said, "The oldest gets all the responsibility and privileges, the youngest gets all the attention, and the middle child is just stuck in the middle."
Ok those weren't his EXACT words, but they are my interpretation/paraphrase of them. My plan now has been to really spend time with her. I've given her attention in the past in hopes of it helping in the potty training area, but this is different. I think I need to change the way I am with her for the long haul. Reading a book to a kid one day and not the next 5 doesn't change anything. But really investing in who they are and getting down on their level on a moment by moment basis and including them in everything I do is what I am getting at here.
This is Day 1. I will let you know how it's going :) I'm optimistic!
I have tried everything. Nothing has worked. How many times have we heard that from parents?
I really have, though. And I have been at a loss for awhile now. I have been very frustrated.
My husband came home yesterday and said something to me that I think (and am hoping and praying) will make all the difference in the world.
He said, "The oldest gets all the responsibility and privileges, the youngest gets all the attention, and the middle child is just stuck in the middle."
Ok those weren't his EXACT words, but they are my interpretation/paraphrase of them. My plan now has been to really spend time with her. I've given her attention in the past in hopes of it helping in the potty training area, but this is different. I think I need to change the way I am with her for the long haul. Reading a book to a kid one day and not the next 5 doesn't change anything. But really investing in who they are and getting down on their level on a moment by moment basis and including them in everything I do is what I am getting at here.
This is Day 1. I will let you know how it's going :) I'm optimistic!
Good luck Rachel. I'm sure she'll love the extra time with you :)
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