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<blockquote data-quote="busywend" data-source="post: 388256" data-attributes="member: 391"><p>I had flashbacks of the daily battles with my difficult child when she was younger. I shuddered! Yuck! </p><p> </p><p>OK - first what is working? Anything? Thought so. </p><p> </p><p>So, you have to try something new. Think outside the box. Maybe something that does not even seem right to you - not traditional. For example, to eliminate the nightly food argument. Tell him you are going to cook what you plan for dinner each night. If he does not want it he is free to have PB&J. But, that is his only other option (or whatever sandwich or easy 'meal' you can do quickly - or even better let him pick the one thing). Problems solved. He ate, there is no arguing and you have a peaceful meal. </p><p>Ya, it might not feel right or be the traditional response - but nothing is working, remember???? </p><p> </p><p>Believe me. I know how uncomfortable the non-traditional parenting is. It was totally out of my element and I was uncomfortable doing it for a long time. Until I realized my house was less of a battle zone. </p><p> </p><p>difficult children sometimes thrive on non-traditional approaches.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="busywend, post: 388256, member: 391"] I had flashbacks of the daily battles with my difficult child when she was younger. I shuddered! Yuck! OK - first what is working? Anything? Thought so. So, you have to try something new. Think outside the box. Maybe something that does not even seem right to you - not traditional. For example, to eliminate the nightly food argument. Tell him you are going to cook what you plan for dinner each night. If he does not want it he is free to have PB&J. But, that is his only other option (or whatever sandwich or easy 'meal' you can do quickly - or even better let him pick the one thing). Problems solved. He ate, there is no arguing and you have a peaceful meal. Ya, it might not feel right or be the traditional response - but nothing is working, remember???? Believe me. I know how uncomfortable the non-traditional parenting is. It was totally out of my element and I was uncomfortable doing it for a long time. Until I realized my house was less of a battle zone. difficult children sometimes thrive on non-traditional approaches. [/QUOTE]
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