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LiviInLove 05-08-2013 07:28 PM

Oh, dear! [gonk] That's not going to help her behave, especially if that is the response they have! D:

The Wandering Poet 05-08-2013 07:30 PM

I know... bleh... I find that being an equal while also being a superior gives the best results for me. While I am their "elder" and so they have to listen to me, I also play with them at their level. That's something I sadly don't see parents doing anymore. Now it's just "Go play and leave us alone" and "Go watch TV"... it's sad...

The parents on mene are all the faith in parenting I got left these days...

LiviInLove 05-08-2013 07:32 PM

That is sad! :( Alex and I are not like that with Becca. I'm just trying to multitask at the moment, but I'm probably getting off here in a few because I need to get Bec down for her nap as she's decided to curl on on the couch next to me, and is rubbing her eyes.

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-08-2013 08:00 PM

Whenever I get a chance to have my own children I will play with them on their level. There will be art, music, and messes. I will have a sandbox, and a sensory table. There will be fun and joy.

The Wandering Poet 05-08-2013 11:44 PM

A sensory table? What's that?

dessertdesiert 05-09-2013 12:45 AM

Darn I missed the chance to talk to livin..

Phantomsangel 05-09-2013 12:08 PM

Goodmorning!!

hummy 05-09-2013 12:10 PM


good morning

Phantomsangel 05-09-2013 12:37 PM

Angel likes hummy's outfit

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 02:17 PM

[gonk] Sorry DD! I meant to get back on last night! I'm here now and will be on and off today - if Becca allows! Feel free to ping me to try to get my attention! [yes] [hug]

The Wandering Poet 05-09-2013 07:29 PM

Such is the life of a mother huh? [lol]

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 08:01 PM

[lol] Yeah. :P

The Wandering Poet 05-09-2013 08:08 PM

Not sure I'd be able to handle having a little ball of energy all day myself. ^^ The fact you're able to find time to do other things is impressive.

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-09-2013 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wandering Poet (Post 1771914431)
A sensory table? What's that?

Sensory tables hold various sensory things. Things that can be put in a sensory table are rice, sand, water, and anything really. Preschool Sensory Table Ideas

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 08:18 PM

Poet: I'd go crazy if I didn't allow myself to try to do other things. I love my wee one, but there are times when I am so glad when my mum decides she wants an morning or afternoon with her granddaughter, because it gives me time to just sit back and enjoy the quiet, and the not having to run after her. She's napping at the moment, so I don't have to worry about her pulling me off or whatnot, at least that's what I'm hoping.

Kirin: My mum has a sensory table set up for Bec at her house! =] Becca loves it! [heart] I've been working on getting things set up here at the house for her to have one here, but I just keep getting distracted with other things that need to get done. [yes] XD

The Wandering Poet 05-09-2013 08:22 PM

Ooh some of those even I want to do @[email protected]

Ah yeah grandparents can be helpful there huh? XD
My real problem with if my parents watched a kid if I had one is that she has this "spoil them and send them home" mindset which I hate. I never spoil a child. Because then they're always going to throw a huge fit when they come home because "grandma's is more fun"... I've seen it so many times with children... it's depressing...

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-09-2013 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LiviInLove (Post 1771916379)
Poet: I'd go crazy if I didn't allow myself to try to do other things. I love my wee one, but there are times when I am so glad when my mum decides she wants an morning or afternoon with her granddaughter, because it gives me time to just sit back and enjoy the quiet, and the not having to run after her. She's napping at the moment, so I don't have to worry about her pulling me off or whatnot, at least that's what I'm hoping.

Kirin: My mum has a sensory table set up for Bec at her house! =] Becca loves it! [heart] I've been working on getting things set up here at the house for her to have one here, but I just keep getting distracted with other things that need to get done. [yes] XD

Well hopefully the link gives you some good ideas on what to do. I did water, ivory soap and water with a group of two year olds.

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Originally Posted by The Wandering Poet (Post 1771916388)
Ooh some of those even I want to do @[email protected]

I loved doing sensory table with the kids. Then again I am very sensory orientated.

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wandering Poet (Post 1771916388)
Ah yeah grandparents can be helpful there huh? XD
My real problem with if my parents watched a kid if I had one is that she has this "spoil them and send them home" mindset which I hate. I never spoil a child. Because then they're always going to throw a huge fit when they come home because "grandma's is more fun"... I've seen it so many times with children... it's depressing...

Yeah, both my in-laws and my parents are a huge help with Bec. =]
Oh, both my inlaws and my parents have gotten the lecture from me that they are allowed to spoil her with love but I do not want a bratty daughter, and as much as I love the fact that her grandparents are part of her life, I do not want them making her into a child who throws tantrums just because she doesn't get her way. And it's working out, for the most part, so far. THANK GOODNESS!

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Originally Posted by Kirin Rosenbaum (Post 1771916389)
Well hopefully the link gives you some good ideas on what to do. I did water, ivory soap and water with a group of two year olds.

Thanks for that link, I'll definitely be giving it a look into! I got it bookmarked on my computer now! <3

The Wandering Poet 05-09-2013 08:30 PM

I'd likely do similar myself. I would also have them playing certain games. My kid wouldn't get those "easy mode games" like kids nowadays do. I'll raise my kid on complex games that teach you values. (Sure it'll take longer to reach the right age though)
Before that I would definitely want something like a sensory table. It looks perfect for helping them train though.

Another thing I might want to do is to have a pet. Let the child and the pet grow up together so that as they grow they can learn to be responsible for it. It would probably have to be something sturdy and long living though.

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-09-2013 08:30 PM

If you ever need info found let me know. I am good at finding stuff.

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Oh my kids will be having a day care experience at home I can tell you that. There will be art, and books, and music, and dramatic play. There will be pots and pans for them to use as instruments and actually kiddy instruments. My house will be filled with noise and life.

The Wandering Poet 05-09-2013 08:31 PM

Oh that's good. I've already told my mother that I dislike how she acts with my niece. Openly saying in front of her that her dad should give her some money. So she already sees her dad as a personal atm... =.=

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-09-2013 08:33 PM

Play-Based Classroom: Sensory Table Ideas Here is a list of different ideas.

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wandering Poet (Post 1771916402)
I'd likely do similar myself. I would also have them playing certain games. My kid wouldn't get those "easy mode games" like kids nowadays do. I'll raise my kid on complex games that teach you values. (Sure it'll take longer to reach the right age though)
Before that I would definitely want something like a sensory table. It looks perfect for helping them train though.

Another thing I might want to do is to have a pet. Let the child and the pet grow up together so that as they grow they can learn to be responsible for it. It would probably have to be something sturdy and long living though.

I don't let Becca play games like those computer games and other electronic games, I instead let her do what she wants. We do a lot of things outside now, she loves water play and playing with daddy, and hands on things that actually require her to move things and get better with her hand eye coordination and motor skills and whatnot. [yes]

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Originally Posted by The Wandering Poet (Post 1771916407)
Oh that's good. I've already told my mother that I dislike how she acts with my niece. Openly saying in front of her that her dad should give her some money. So she already sees her dad as a personal atm... =.=

Your niece said that, or your mom? Sorry, I'm confused.

Kirin: Alright! I'll keep that in mind!! [hug]

Kirin Rosenbaum 05-09-2013 08:35 PM

All you have to do if you want more ideas is just type in sensory table ideas into a search engine, I used google. I saw one that you put bubble wrap in the table and let kids use toy cars to drive over it and pop the bubbles.

LiviInLove 05-09-2013 08:39 PM

We've tried to get Becca into those little matchbox cars, we have a few, but she really doesn't go for them as often as some of her other toys. She really doesn't have piles and piles of toys like some kids I know. As she only plays with a small portion of the ones that she has now. [yes]


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