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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 129562" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Hi Ktrink and welcome. You are most *definitely* not alone and most *definitely* are not a bad parent. You felt there was a problem, you sought help, you are educating yourself, and you are reaching out for support. You're doing just fine!</p><p> </p><p>I'm not a self-help book kind of person at all, with the exception of "The Explosive Child". Excellent book that not only gives insight into the thinking behind some of our kids' behaviors but also helps you prioritize what behaviors are Basket A (must be addressed now) and what falls into other baskets (things that can be addressed as Basket A empties). Helped me tremendously because I was fighting every battle every time - a recipe for one burnt out frazzled mom and one very angry kid!</p><p> </p><p>I actually found reassurance in seeing the differences in my kids' behaviors - even when my youngest boy tried to copy thank you's behaviors. I couldn't be a complete failure as a mother and still end up with 3 kids who are pretty doggone "normal" behaviorally, you know? It's like independent verification, LOL. </p><p> </p><p>Again, I'm so glad you found us. We have a varied group with with a lot of different experiences and opinions. We don't have "the answer" but we have a lot of ideas and suggestions, and some very strong shoulders for leaning on when things get rough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 129562, member: 8"] Hi Ktrink and welcome. You are most *definitely* not alone and most *definitely* are not a bad parent. You felt there was a problem, you sought help, you are educating yourself, and you are reaching out for support. You're doing just fine! I'm not a self-help book kind of person at all, with the exception of "The Explosive Child". Excellent book that not only gives insight into the thinking behind some of our kids' behaviors but also helps you prioritize what behaviors are Basket A (must be addressed now) and what falls into other baskets (things that can be addressed as Basket A empties). Helped me tremendously because I was fighting every battle every time - a recipe for one burnt out frazzled mom and one very angry kid! I actually found reassurance in seeing the differences in my kids' behaviors - even when my youngest boy tried to copy thank you's behaviors. I couldn't be a complete failure as a mother and still end up with 3 kids who are pretty doggone "normal" behaviorally, you know? It's like independent verification, LOL. Again, I'm so glad you found us. We have a varied group with with a lot of different experiences and opinions. We don't have "the answer" but we have a lot of ideas and suggestions, and some very strong shoulders for leaning on when things get rough. [/QUOTE]
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