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Feb
2007
TheMentorMom

Challenge Check In: Did you have a family meeting?

by TheMentorMomComment Published at 19:0919:095 comments5 comments72 Visits72 VisitsReport
Okay, guys!  Time to check in (a week late!).  How did your family meeting go?  We held ours by going out to dinner at the restaurant of our kids choice, Fridays (gotta get those free balloons ya know!).  I served as chair.  We completed the initial chekck in.  Since report cards had just come out, we celebrated the hard work they both had done so far this school year. We closed by discussing whether anyone had any worries or concerns.  That certainly opened up some interesting discussion mostly between the two kids, e.g., "Nick comes in my room without knocking,"  "Hailey is always touching my stuff," etc.  With some gently guidance, they were able to discuss their concerns with each other and come to some agreeable solutions, e.g., "I'll knock before I come in to your room," "I'll be sure to ask for your permission before I touch any of your stuff," etc.  It was a productive meeting!

So, how did your meetings go?  Share your results!

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exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | exquisite-flower
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Well, since it is just the two of us we have almost daily meetings.  Last night was a cuddle on the sofa, everything was off and we had a little chat about my latest dilemma.  "Does she want to see her father."  the answer is a resounding, almost violent "No!" I was so sad, then I was kinda pleased, today after we got home she said again that she is nothing like him and doesnt want to see him. 

So I sat her on the bench and gave her a big squeeze and told her that she actually looks a lot like him, but that is good, cuz she looks a lot like mummy too and this is why she looks so beautiful.  She is a perfect mix of us.  Then i said that her behaviour is good because she chooses to be good.  She nodded.  I said that is nothing to do with baba, because you choose to be good or bad.  and I like it that she chooses to be good.  She said baba chooses to be bad.  I said sometimes he makes a mistake and a decision that hurts someone else.  She nodded and was happy to be who she is.  

I am sure we will have a few more similar meetings before this issue is resolved. 
We tend to have daily 'meetings' and just discuss one issue at a time.  She is too small to deal with more than one thing.  Also I do them impromptu so that she relates to what we discuss. 

As she gets older we will have a neutral meeting place and an agenda etc.  Looking forward to that.  It is tiring remembering to cover everything as we go along.  But it is good.  I love it when she comes to me and says "Mummy,we need to talk. Please sit down"  and she is so formal and insistent, and she talks to me.  "Mummy. I love you"
Peace
EF.x 


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      TheMentorMom
February 2007 | TheMentorMom
Well done!
How wonderful, EF!  I cannot give you enough praise for being such a present and aware parent.  You clearly make connecting with your daughter a priority as evidenced by her telling you when you guys need to talk.  Way to go!!!!!  I'm sure that your availability and willingness to discuss her concerns during this difficult situation with her dad are extremely comforting and make her feel safe and loved.  Keep up the fantastic work!


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           exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | February 2007 | exquisite-flower
Well done!
You make me sound like a good mum and all I see are the times I fail her.  Thank you for that. 
Peace
EF.x 


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                TheMentorMom
4.00 (Good) | February 2007 | TheMentorMom
Well done!
You are doing a FANTASTIC job!!!!   Your love and commitment to her is quite clear in your comments, articles and blog as is your desire to constantly be a better parent.  A good parent is one who recognizes there are things they could do better and strives to find ways to improve.  Parenting is a process that is as different for each of us as the personalities of our children.  Not to mention that you are doing it on your own!  You need to give yourself a HUGE pat on the back...I know I do! 


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                     kseers
March 2007 | kseers
Well done!
I just want to say - isn't it funny how we all see our failings and not our strengths?  I think EF is a brilliant mum - so focused and giving and connected.  What a great job you do!  You are an inspiration.  Keep it up!


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