A Day at the Beach…Martha’s Vineyard
Table manners are one of my pet peeves….but so hard to teach when life is so hectic and sit down family meals are not “regular” happenings each day as they were “back in the day”.
How do you teach table manners to your kids and grandkids?
Your kids may have learned table manners for restaurant eating, but if your kids are anything like mine, those table manners aren’t nearly as good at home. Circle of Moms member Rhionna H. points out two important things to remember about kids and table manners: they need to learn them while they’re young and they will learn by your example.
Tantrums…there is so much written about them and so little parents and grandparents can do when it comes to the when and where of “melt downs”.
How do you handle tantrums?
Basic reasons for toddlers tantrums:
1. Can’t express what they want/need
2. Trying to assert their independence
3. Want to be in control
4. Too many limits
5. Basic needs not being met- tired, hungry, thirsty, etc.
6. Overstimulated
7. Bored
Strong will is in reality a good thing but a “strong willed” child certainly can pose a challenge to parents and grandparents as well as teachers.
Do you have a strong willed child or grandchild?
It is so frustrating when you have a strong-willed child who just will not cooperate. And it is even more upsetting when you read parenting books and the “experts” suggest contradictory strategies!