Comments on: What is my child thinking? http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/ Real Parenting Solutions Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:33:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Tasha http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-20544 Tasha Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:15:43 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-20544 I really love this blog! Every article gives me something to work with, and this one is no different. My daughter is only 17 months old, and because of the lack of communication skills, I sometimes feel completely in the dark. I hate not understanding her, or understanding what is upsetting her. She even seems to get angrier when I don't get it. I can't tell you how many times I've thought, if I could only tell what she is thinking, it would be so much easier. Understanding her perspective is the 1st step. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I really love this blog! Every article gives me something to work with, and this one is no different. My daughter is only 17 months old, and because of the lack of communication skills, I sometimes feel completely in the dark. I hate not understanding her, or understanding what is upsetting her. She even seems to get angrier when I don’t get it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought, if I could only tell what she is thinking, it would be so much easier. Understanding her perspective is the 1st step.

Thank you for sharing this information with us.

]]> By: The Child's Bedroom http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-1184 The Child's Bedroom Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:57:36 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-1184 [...] the bedroom. Spend some time sitting in your child’s room and looking at it through the child’s perspective. Apply these general questions to the [...] [...] the bedroom. Spend some time sitting in your child’s room and looking at it through the child’s perspective. Apply these general questions to the [...]

]]> By: Parenting Secret: best parenting practice http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-856 Parenting Secret: best parenting practice Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:46:01 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-856 [...] What is My Child Thinking? Leave a comment!-If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course. A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting - A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting. « Previous Post Next Post » One Response to #1 Parenting Secret [...] [...] What is My Child Thinking? Leave a comment!-If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course. A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting – A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting. « Previous Post Next Post » One Response to #1 Parenting Secret [...]

]]> By: Anger: We're Curbing it! http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-851 Anger: We're Curbing it! Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:22:53 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-851 [...] Now I’m doing the hard job of taking many, many steps back – almost trying to get a bird’s eye view of the situation. What is my child’s perspective? [...] [...] Now I’m doing the hard job of taking many, many steps back – almost trying to get a bird’s eye view of the situation. What is my child’s perspective? [...]

]]> By: The Trouble with Time Out | Child Perspective http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-826 The Trouble with Time Out | Child Perspective Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:39:28 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-826 [...] before this child became even more disconnected from the class and school. I considered the child’s perspective. I reflected on when he was getting irritable and acting out. It seemed that sitting was [...] [...] before this child became even more disconnected from the class and school. I considered the child’s perspective. I reflected on when he was getting irritable and acting out. It seemed that sitting was [...]

]]> By: Successful parenting with zing! | Child Perspective http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Successful parenting with zing! | Child Perspective Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:56 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-717 [...] Since you can’t read every parenting book (although I know some of you have tried) or earn a degree in child development, we can benefit from seeing the world through our child’s eyes. [...] [...] Since you can’t read every parenting book (although I know some of you have tried) or earn a degree in child development, we can benefit from seeing the world through our child’s eyes. [...]

]]> By: Grateful for gun play | Child Perspective http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Grateful for gun play | Child Perspective Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:57:26 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-530 [...] your child’s perspective. Ask them: “what are you playing?”; “how does it [...] [...] your child’s perspective. Ask them: “what are you playing?”; “how does it [...]

]]> By: Emily http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Emily Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:15:56 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-370 So true, Anna. Understanding your child's perspective <em>is</em> hard. It's hard whether you are away much of the time or with them 24/7. The obstacles are different. Given that you have limited time, focus less on the quantity of time and more on your ability to connect and reflect. It's great that you have identified a new pattern. This behavior gives you a little more info about her day. When she retreats to a quiet space later on, you have a sense of what her morning was like. You are also getting a glimpse at her tolerance for social activities. This information allows you to be proactive and create quiet time for her within an otherwise busy, social day. Excellent mindful parenting! So true, Anna. Understanding your child’s perspective is hard. It’s hard whether you are away much of the time or with them 24/7. The obstacles are different. Given that you have limited time, focus less on the quantity of time and more on your ability to connect and reflect.

It’s great that you have identified a new pattern. This behavior gives you a little more info about her day. When she retreats to a quiet space later on, you have a sense of what her morning was like. You are also getting a glimpse at her tolerance for social activities. This information allows you to be proactive and create quiet time for her within an otherwise busy, social day.

Excellent mindful parenting!

]]> By: Anna http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Anna Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:20:02 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-369 Being that four days a week I am often away from my daughter for more than 10 hrs at a time, I have to ask for a lot of feedback from her teachers to get this kind of information, and they cannot always provide it. I can, however, tune into it on the days I'm with her and I like these different areas you summarize (what to consider). I definitely notice that on days when she's been very social and /or at school, she wants to have "privacy" (a word she now uses a lot!) and go into a corner or under a table and read books or pretend play. This makes total sense. I need to reflect more, however, and this is a good reminder of that. Being that four days a week I am often away from my daughter for more than 10 hrs at a time, I have to ask for a lot of feedback from her teachers to get this kind of information, and they cannot always provide it. I can, however, tune into it on the days I’m with her and I like these different areas you summarize (what to consider). I definitely notice that on days when she’s been very social and /or at school, she wants to have “privacy” (a word she now uses a lot!) and go into a corner or under a table and read books or pretend play. This makes total sense. I need to reflect more, however, and this is a good reminder of that.

]]> By: 8 Tips for a Successful Road Trip « Child Perspective http://www.childperspective.com/child-perspective/what-is-my-child-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-9 8 Tips for a Successful Road Trip « Child Perspective Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:44:53 +0000 http://childperspective.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-9 [...] with your child’s perspective in mind, if you are hoping for a pleasant experience. Helping them to feel successful with such a [...] [...] with your child’s perspective in mind, if you are hoping for a pleasant experience. Helping them to feel successful with such a [...]

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