Comments on: And we’re off with a thud

By: Shrugging or slumping my shoulders | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Shrugging or slumping my shoulders | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:27:51 +0000

[...] was so sure that this attempt at preschool would be more successful than the last because last time, I was in the classroom with him. I’ve heard from everyone that he’d act just fine once he was on his [...]

By: Dory

Dory — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:35:08 +0000

Sorry to chime in so late. Waaay behind in my reader.

I have a funny selling-child-on-ebay story. Maybe it’ll help you laugh a little?

Now I’ll go read more to see how things turned out for ya.

By: Pudding rewards | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Pudding rewards | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:35:40 +0000

[...] and not royally screwing him up, I didn’t actually reward Carson’s surprisingly AWESOME school behavior with pudding. Rather, I rewarded him with MAKING pudding. That’s totally [...]

By: AMomTwoBoys

AMomTwoBoys — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:13:45 +0000

Dude. I don’t have time to read the other eleventybillion comments that I’m sure say the same thing, so here goes, sorry if it’s redundant.

Those moms KNEW that that wasn’t the “normal” Carson. They’re moms of pre-schoolers. They GET the temper tantrums and EXTREMELY irritating behavior that seems to be ten times worse at exactly the point you want it to be best. They’re not judging you. They’re not judging him. They’ve ALL been through it, and if they say they haven’t they’re full of shit.

Keep your chin up, it’ll get better. I promise.

By: Jerseygirl89

Jerseygirl89 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:54:34 +0000

My oldest was always horrible at story time - until she started preschool. Without me there (or with some magic her preschool teacher performed), suddenly she embraced circle time. Now she's the best kid at story time, seriously. Of course, now it's the middle child throwing fits at the library. But not at story time. Because why be predictable? Just remember, Carson's behavior is NOT your fault. And I think maybe you should plan a girls' night out for Mondays. Jerseygirl89's lastest post..Haiku Friday

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:18:36 +0000

@Carla: Actually that is a really fabulous comeback!

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:56:59 +0000

I'm so sorry. I received a great line from a friend years ago when one of my cherubs flips out in public. I look a Staring Stranger in the eye and say, "We're working on it." Which you are! So am I! Hope it goes better next week!! Carla's lastest post..Sane Maker

By: slackermommy

slackermommy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:52:47 +0000

Oh girrrl, I've been there one too many times and I also take it personally and think that if I were a better mom my kids would behave better. Bullshit! What I have learned through many, many mistakes is that in order for your child to be successful you need to put them in situations where they can be successful. Your son is young and obviously has difficulty with new situations, group settings, and change. Maybe he needs a setting where he works one-on-one such as a Montessori setting, maybe he needs really warm and fuzzy teachers, maybe he needs mommy to get lost? My kids behave much better when I'm not around. You are a great mom. Try not to beat yourself up too much. Figure what works best for your son and don't apologize for it. slackermommy's lastest post..A “Juicy” rant about the Princess Entitlement Complex

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:49:10 +0000

Gross motor time? Seriously? I'm just laughing at that. I really hope next week goes better (it will). I feel your pain and just know that he'll get better - he really will (and, he's only 3.....) Teri's lastest post..The Princess is a Dancing Queen

By: Spirit | Playgroups are No Place For Children

Spirit | Playgroups are No Place For Children — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:02:57 +0000

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