To prepare for the anticipated release of STANDING UP FOR YOUR CHILD (without stepping on toes), due in stores in July, I will present to you one by one the guiding principles in this book.First things first.
"Be Mindful of What You Model"
Just as women's fashion eventually mimics that which is seen on the runways of Milan and Paris, our children mimic what they see in our behavior and hear in our words. For better and for worse, they're watching closely. How we negotiate on their behalf is witnessed and filed for later use in their minds.
What you model matters. Are you a Buddy, a Bully, or a Hero when you advocate for your kids? Find out.
Read the first chapter of STANDING UP FOR YOUR CHILD without stepping on toes.
1 comment:
WOW I love that first chapter! The story of the mom-vs.-teacher fight in the classroom is an amazing illustration. And I love the big-climbing-toy story! I'm sure we've all faced moments like that. I remember when my oldest was around 2, there was a child in our mommy & me class who, week after week, hit, pinched and even BIT the other kids. The moms all tried to be polite and made "suggestions" to this mean child's mom. Finally, I'd had enough and I went right up to her on the playground and said something like, "Your daughter has been hurting all the other children and it doesn't seem like she's going to stop. We'd appreciate if you would remove her from the playground and not allow her near the other children until she learns to behave better." Well, she did. She left. And that was her last day at mommy & me. Perhaps that was a good thing. I felt bad about it... a little bit. But mostly, I knew I'd done what I needed to do. I'd stood up for my child and all the other children there. I stepped on toes, obviously. I'd love to learn how to do it WITHOUT stepping on toes! I can't wait to read the book.
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