Comments on Domestic Dork: Time Outs…That Aren’t Punishments

I've been thinking about this post all day lon...

2011-05-03T16:25:12.026-06:00

I've been thinking about this post all day long. We don't have a "love chair" and Carmen doesn't yet do anything that really needs discipline (hoo boy, this next year should be exciting) but this reminds me of stuff I've read in my favorite parenting books over the years. :)

Have you ever read "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent child"? It's really good and I like the principles of emotion coaching, which involves acknowledging/identifying/addressing a child's emotions. I also liked lots of parts of "Parenting with Love and Logic" about giving your children acceptable choices and setting boundaries without having to be controlling.

It sounds like the sort of thing you like to do. :)

OMG that is a super great idea! I need to find a ...

2011-05-03T14:13:36.089-06:00

OMG that is a super great idea!

I need to find a blue armchair now a la blues clues

This is a super idea.

2011-05-03T13:40:25.289-06:00

This is a super idea.

I must say, you’ve got one of the best blogs I’ve ...

2011-05-03T06:14:41.600-06:00

I must say, you’ve got one of the best blogs I’ve seen in a long time. What I wouldn’t give to be able to create a blog that as interesting as this. I guess Ill just have to keep reading yours and hope that one day I can write on a subject with as much knowledge as you’ve got on this one!