Comments on: The One Thing Your Child Really Needs When They Screw Up

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:03:12 +0000

In reply to Beth. Thanks Beth! I do think that my kids have taken far too many (bad) ques from me on how to deal with things, and I don't want them to be like me in this regard! I just need to hold my tongue sometimes and put a smile on face and brush things aside. So not the end of the world! Good luck with your boys!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:39:15 +0000

Such a lovely and important challenge to each of us as moms, Katelyn. And I can add to your words here due to my “old age” and having seen how my boys were wounded by those earlier actions on my part and probably gave me more “lip” and rebellion in their teen years because of it! So not only is it the right thing to do as a mom, it’s the best thing to do for all involved. Great wisdom, my friend!

By: Crystal Green

Crystal Green — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:38:53 +0000

This is such a great post. Parenting is a lot harder for many of us because we do stay angry at our kids or we do get upset over the little things they do. I know I’m learning to overcome that issue. Your post is a great reminder of just how important it is show grace for our kids and others for that matter.

By: Heidi Fowler

Heidi Fowler — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:12:54 +0000

Great post, Katelyn. My problem is that the same problem keeps happening over and over. It’s really starting to wear me out! Who knew seven could be so hard. (A seven-year-old–not seven kids!)

By: Lauren Tamm

Lauren Tamm — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:13:03 +0000

Empathy and forgiveness are so important, and as a parent, I too need to work on this all the time. One thing that I always try to remind myself is what is a developmentally appropriate expectation for my son at a given age. When I think about that I am better able to empathize and move forward with our day or I just put him to bed for a nap, lol.

By: Motherhood In The Major Leagues

Motherhood In The Major Leagues — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:19:57 +0000

Great post! I would love to link this to my readers.

By: WendysHat

WendysHat — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:48:44 +0000

So true. I always tried to focus on the positive.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:19:27 +0000

In reply to Sarah Nenni Daher. Thank you for your comment Sarah! I'm so glad you read it tonight! I wrote it manly so I could read it myself! I need the advice because, obviously, I struggle with this. I would be mad in your situation too. Good luck!!

By: Sarah Nenni Daher

Sarah Nenni Daher — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:38:25 +0000

Oh, Katelyn, this couldn’t have come at a better time for me.

Today, my daughter spent her entire “nap time” emptying every dresser and nightstand drawer into her bed. Her little, tiny, toddler bed was covered with a pile nearly 2 feet high of well, just about everything in her room: books, toys, clothes – if it was in her room, it made it into her bed.

I just looked at her – for about a minute – and turned around and walked out. I knew that if I started, I wouldn’t stop for a bit and it wouldn’t be helpful to her at all. I tried later to enforce a time out, but as you might guess, it wasn’t effective. At. All.

But, I didn’t forgive – I stewed on it for hours… Actually, I was still stewing on it as I started to read your article.

Thank you for writing this and I’m sincerely glad I read this tonight.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:34:51 +0000

In reply to Yetunde. Thank you Yetunde! It's hard to be the living example we need to be. But, I think remembering and reminding yourself can help. That's why I write posts like this! To help myself do better!

By: Yetunde

Yetunde — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:32:29 +0000

Beautifully written and something that I keep reminding myself to be a living example of the fruits of the spirit to my kids. “gentlesness, kindness, self control…” sometimes I fail miserably.

I’ll love to include this on my weekend links post.