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| 302.1 | | RANGER::REITH | | Fri Mar 03 1995 16:32 | 7 |
| My kids are all older now but I'm just going to sit back and smile over this
one. I still remember the appology from my single friend with all the "helpful"
advice after he got married and had his own. Sure looks easy from out there.
"Just tell them to behave"
and he said it with a straight face, too 8^)
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| 302.2 | | SUBPAC::SADIN | One if by LAN, two if by C | Fri Mar 03 1995 16:35 | 18 |
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Mick,
the number one rule I've found is BE CONSISTENT. If one gets
punished for it, they all get punished for it. Lay the rules out and if
they get violated make sure the punishment is swift and they understand
why they are being punished. Have fun with them also (take them for
ice-cream, maybe a movie, etc) so you don't just come off as nothing
more than a disciplinarian, but keep them in line. Make sure they know
what is expected of them and everything will be fine.
chico
p.s. - not saying you won't have days where you want to ring all their
little necks! ;*)
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| 302.3 | | CHEFS::WARRENJ | Celebrate good times.. | Fri Mar 03 1995 16:38 | 23 |
| Mick,
So many questions come to mind!
How close to their normal routine are the meal/bath/bed times?
They'd probably find it easier if you could keep them similar.
Are you looking for activities to keep them occupied or how to help
them to behave themselves?
As for bedtime....promise of a story is guaranteed to get Kathryn
(she's 4 going on 90) to bed...then I let her 'read' them on her own
for a while...she usually falls asleep in the process! Just try to find
out what motivates the kids..
Oh...get their Mother to tell you all about their 'little words' for
things....eg...Kate used to call her soother/dummy a 'doody'...if the
little ones ask for something by its familar name, at least you wont
feel as if you are searching for the holy grail!
::PARENTING is a good place to look, for guidance too.
Jackie
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| 302.4 | I don't believe it | WOTVAX::K2RECEPTION | | Fri Mar 03 1995 17:33 | 8 |
| Mick
Four children *I don't believe it* Keep calm. No swearing.
Best of luck.
Bren
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| 302.5 | | OTOOA::CLESTER | | Fri Mar 03 1995 17:47 | 12 |
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Mick......another key factor is to let the little ones know who the
boss is.......(usually the smartest kid...ya know the one that has the
best excuses......)and do not under any circumstances try to overcome
childrens logic with adult logic......you will always lose.....
cheers......
Craig
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