tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530746139414554992.post6848981207808580275..comments2023-04-24T11:33:24.080-04:00Comments on Mom's Glass of Whine: "It's going to change his whole life!"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00792097077656639621noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530746139414554992.post-81757303812988541542011-01-03T11:25:12.405-05:002011-01-03T11:25:12.405-05:00Absofrackinlutely! I agree 100% I learned a long...Absofrackinlutely! I agree 100% I learned a long time ago that 50% of how my children behave or are feeling is directly related to how I feel that day or how I am dealing with my world that day. <br />I have also learned to smile sweetly and unashamed at any stranger who watches my little darling throwing a fit. I know they are judging every word I say/don't say or every move I make/don't make. That is their right. I don't care. They aren't me, they don't live in my world. I think for some people the stares from strangers is the hardest part of having a differently thinking child. It no doubt takes more effort to speak to other parents on the playground when your kid is the one who has his hands over his ears screaming "SHUT UP" at the top of his voice because the noise/chaos has gotten to be too much for him to process. <br />My advice: stay strong, be your own counsel because nobody knows your child better, and remember you are a GREAT parent who created and even GREATER child with a brain so unique that they rank up there with some of the best thinkers in history. <br />And, don't be afraid to tell other important adults in your child's life that your child needs special accommodations for difficult behaviour or good behaviour. It will create less stress for your child when their consequences are the same as at home no matter where they are. I have sat in the middle of the grocery store isle for five minutes because one of my children needed a time out. Consistency is key!Vanessanoreply@blogger.com