Comments on: Relinquish Your Power On The Things That Don’t Matter

By: Simple Mom « No. 5

Simple Mom « No. 5 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:53:17 +0000

[...] they also extract articles from books, like this one, which are really helpful in teaching me how to interact with children, in a way that is healthy [...]

By: Corene

Corene — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:53:47 +0000

I use Love and Logic with my two girls, now 9 and 7. It worked wonderfully for my 9 year old; not so great for the younger one. When she was 4, her emotions and meltdowns were so intense, we took a “Consious Discipline” (Becky Bailey) class, basically so we could help her get out of the “fight or flight” part of her brain and back to the thinking part, the frontal lobe. We used breathing exercises, a safe place, etc. I’ve tried Love and Logic with my 2 -year-old recently, and he hasn’t understood; I do let him choose his own clothes, pick 3 books a night, etc. Maybe in a few months I can add the “either” “or” part.

I guess I just want to say if you’re a parent who Love and Logic is not working for you, your child may need a different approach…they’re all unique!

By: Emma of Baby-Log.com

Emma of Baby-Log.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:50:08 +0000

Thanks for this useful post, it came just in time. My son is 16 months and I think I can start using filtered choices with him. The wonderful commentors here also convinced me that it is a technique that works for older ages, so it will serve me for a long time, which is great! Emma of Baby-Log.com´s last blog post...How I quit smoking for my baby’s sake, part 1

By: Jendi

Jendi — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:04:08 +0000

I also agree. The limited choices works well for me and my munchkins. I personally hate making decisions and I hope that they will be more comfortable with them. Maybe starting young will help them.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:56:02 +0000

I started doing this with my son a while back, and like you said it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. But I feel that it definitely has gotten us on the road fast in the a.m. and into bed quicker in the p.m. Lori´s last blog post...Dumpster Diving - Don't be above it to get things for free

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:18:25 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! I saw “Parenting with Love and Logic” at the library the other day and wondered if it was worth my time. Looks like I’ll be checking it out next time!

By: Dariela

Dariela — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:42:20 +0000

I LOVE love & Logic!!! I got one book as a present for mother's day last year and it has helped us a lot and I do believe in this!! We have tried it with my 2 year old and it has worked!!! We hope to keep doing it as he grows!! Dariela´s last blog post...Una entrevista como Mamá / A "Mom" Interview

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:37:35 +0000

I borrowed this love and logic book from the library about a year ago. The book was great and it make total sense. Sometimes as parents we tend to make all the little decisions leaving none for our children to be proud of and often causing lots of unneeded power struggles. I was thinking recently that I needed to take this book from the library again for a refresher. I fall into the same old patterns after a little while - thanks for the pick me up! Kristen´s last blog post...soft flex's secret is out!

By: My First Kitchen

My First Kitchen — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:04:29 +0000

I heard about you from Emily at Chatting at the Sky, and I'm so glad I came to visit. I don't have kids yet, but my sister and her husband do this with her kids all the time, and IT WORKS. I love it. Thanks for the scenarios; they really help people understand, especially if it's early in the morning and brain cells aren't firing terribly fast yet. Can't wait to come back! My First Kitchen´s last blog post...The Easiest Roast Chicken

By: Autumnesf

Autumnesf — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:08:34 +0000

I read this book when I had a teenage, elementary school kid and a baby. It was great and I was able to use it on all three in different ways. One of the kids it doesn't work so well on - she's quite sure if there are 2 choices then there must be three, etc. She is quite sure we are capable of giving her a choice that is acceptable to her...even if it wasn't offered! LOL! This is a good thing and a bad thing (adoption issues). Great book! Autumnesf´s last blog post...Autumn Asks: Are You a Frugal SNOB?!?!