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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 375356" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I thought y'all might like "Princess Dawdle Ducks" - not sure why it came to me but it did, LOL!</p><p> </p><p>My boys are both early risers, or were until the late teens appeared for Wiz. I solved thank you's am dawdles by allowing him to watch tv or play on the computer when he is totally ready for school - except for his coat. If he argues or cannot/will not stop at the designated time then he loses the privilege for the next day. For a long time I used reading out loud to him, but he discovered that a show he really liked was on at 7 and 7:30 am - and not any other time. It seemed like a decent way to get him ready on time, esp since the show he wanted then was cyberchase - a PBS show with a lot of math and science presented in a fun way.</p><p> </p><p>Don't beat yourself up for yelling. Not only does it happen to everyone at some point, it is also a fairly logical consequence, in my opinion. You drive someone nuts by repeating some behavior, they are bound to get frustrated and upset with you. </p><p> </p><p>Would it be helpful to use a timer for various tasks? Set it for 5 min to get dressed, 15 min for breakfast, 5 min to brush teeth, etc... When the timer dings she has to stop. If you combine this with a written schedule that uses pictures/symbols as well as words (picture of a clock with the hands at a certain time, the time written in numbers, picture of clothing and the words "get dressed", for example), and post it in a couple of places where she can see it as she does her tasks, it might make mornings easier for both of you.</p><p> </p><p>If there is a treat she likes in her lunch it could be used as a treat if she gets all her tasks done ten minutes before you have to go, just to add a little extra motivation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 375356, member: 1233"] I thought y'all might like "Princess Dawdle Ducks" - not sure why it came to me but it did, LOL! My boys are both early risers, or were until the late teens appeared for Wiz. I solved thank you's am dawdles by allowing him to watch tv or play on the computer when he is totally ready for school - except for his coat. If he argues or cannot/will not stop at the designated time then he loses the privilege for the next day. For a long time I used reading out loud to him, but he discovered that a show he really liked was on at 7 and 7:30 am - and not any other time. It seemed like a decent way to get him ready on time, esp since the show he wanted then was cyberchase - a PBS show with a lot of math and science presented in a fun way. Don't beat yourself up for yelling. Not only does it happen to everyone at some point, it is also a fairly logical consequence, in my opinion. You drive someone nuts by repeating some behavior, they are bound to get frustrated and upset with you. Would it be helpful to use a timer for various tasks? Set it for 5 min to get dressed, 15 min for breakfast, 5 min to brush teeth, etc... When the timer dings she has to stop. If you combine this with a written schedule that uses pictures/symbols as well as words (picture of a clock with the hands at a certain time, the time written in numbers, picture of clothing and the words "get dressed", for example), and post it in a couple of places where she can see it as she does her tasks, it might make mornings easier for both of you. If there is a treat she likes in her lunch it could be used as a treat if she gets all her tasks done ten minutes before you have to go, just to add a little extra motivation. [/QUOTE]
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