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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 207902" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>I am so sorry things are so hard for you and the kids. You all are dealing with so much. Many times when our kids get nasty like whining and bad language, they are themselves hurting inside. Remember how you felt when you refused your medications? The kids sometimes feel like that too. They feel overwhelmed and a need to strike out.</p><p> </p><p>Do you ever have family game nights? Maybe once a week bring out the games and just play as a family. It will connect you on a positive level with the kids.</p><p> </p><p>Have a family meeting and go over how things have been this past year - the good and the bad. Laugh over the good and work as a team to come up with how to make the bad turn around. Tell them the good things you see in them. Let them know what you are proud of. We have a habit sometimes of only letting the kids know what we are not happy about. They don't always pick up that if you don't comment then it was probably o.k.</p><p> </p><p>Let your kids know that you do know what they feel like. "I know you are frustrated. I would be too. However, you do need to get this homework done. Let's set up a space and make sure you have sharp pencils." ect.</p><p> </p><p>I hope your car situation gets resolved ASAP and you enjoy your new home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 207902, member: 5096"] I am so sorry things are so hard for you and the kids. You all are dealing with so much. Many times when our kids get nasty like whining and bad language, they are themselves hurting inside. Remember how you felt when you refused your medications? The kids sometimes feel like that too. They feel overwhelmed and a need to strike out. Do you ever have family game nights? Maybe once a week bring out the games and just play as a family. It will connect you on a positive level with the kids. Have a family meeting and go over how things have been this past year - the good and the bad. Laugh over the good and work as a team to come up with how to make the bad turn around. Tell them the good things you see in them. Let them know what you are proud of. We have a habit sometimes of only letting the kids know what we are not happy about. They don't always pick up that if you don't comment then it was probably o.k. Let your kids know that you do know what they feel like. "I know you are frustrated. I would be too. However, you do need to get this homework done. Let's set up a space and make sure you have sharp pencils." ect. I hope your car situation gets resolved ASAP and you enjoy your new home. [/QUOTE]
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