Camcolt,
I went through a lot with DD last year, in kindergarten. IT is an amazing year for them. Time to spread their wings and this was where we had most of our conflicts.
Kids are so independent in K Then when they come home they aren't sure what they are suppose to do. In school they are responsible for notes, assingements, going to the bathroom by themselves, home work, back packs, taking books to the library, ( I was in DDs class and 2 boys were returning a pile of books to the library This was a very long walk! all Alone! I laugh at it now but it was a shocker to realize how indepentent they really are.)
Anyway....What I found worked with DD besides being consistant , but also use praise. Remember to let them know when they really had a good day. I try not to single out why the day was so good or event but would say after a shopping outing and we had no running off or pouting I would tell her how much fun it was and that I was looking forward to the next trip I wouldn't say I am so glad you didn't run off etc..... Or if all the her clothes were in the hamper on wash day I would say thank you and let her know how helpful that is to me. If her and her brother had a good day I would comment on that....such as how lucky I am to have children who play well with each othter.
Also with DD she needed down time after school Still does I would have a ton of ???? about her day but would hold off till dinner time or even before bed. made it part of story time. This seemed to take a lot of the pressure off.
Plus make sure they get plenty of rest, and food! I had a either lunch or a snack ready as soon as she got in the door! it does get better. This year, first grade has been great!
I went through a lot with DD last year, in kindergarten. IT is an amazing year for them. Time to spread their wings and this was where we had most of our conflicts.
Kids are so independent in K Then when they come home they aren't sure what they are suppose to do. In school they are responsible for notes, assingements, going to the bathroom by themselves, home work, back packs, taking books to the library, ( I was in DDs class and 2 boys were returning a pile of books to the library This was a very long walk! all Alone! I laugh at it now but it was a shocker to realize how indepentent they really are.)
Anyway....What I found worked with DD besides being consistant , but also use praise. Remember to let them know when they really had a good day. I try not to single out why the day was so good or event but would say after a shopping outing and we had no running off or pouting I would tell her how much fun it was and that I was looking forward to the next trip I wouldn't say I am so glad you didn't run off etc..... Or if all the her clothes were in the hamper on wash day I would say thank you and let her know how helpful that is to me. If her and her brother had a good day I would comment on that....such as how lucky I am to have children who play well with each othter.
Also with DD she needed down time after school Still does I would have a ton of ???? about her day but would hold off till dinner time or even before bed. made it part of story time. This seemed to take a lot of the pressure off.
Plus make sure they get plenty of rest, and food! I had a either lunch or a snack ready as soon as she got in the door! it does get better. This year, first grade has been great!
DS is like that in that when he comes home and I want to hear about his day, he just wants to dump his backpack and be left alone. He does need to chill when he gets in(DH is the same way
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