As parents we always hear how important positive reinforcement is when disciplining your child. Instead of just punishing your toddler for wacking the dog, praise her when you catch her petting the puppy nicely. I’m sure you have all heard this over and over again.
Well, recently, I’ve discovered that this works for me as well. I tend to beat myself up over every mistake I make as a parent and think “Alright now I’ve gone and screwed her up for good.”
Last week I started trying this positive reinforcement thing out on myself. I have been ending every day with thinking of three things I did RIGHT that day concerning Eva. It has seriously made a huge difference in my interactions with her. Not only do I feel better about myself and my ability to raise a little human being but throughout the day I think about how I am going to have to answer to myself and I make better choices because of it.
Positive reinforcement has made me a better mom.
This picture is from our Duck feeding session this week. Did you know that you can feed hard boiled eggs to ducks? According to my duck-friendly sister it is better for them than bread.
Also, did you know that peeling hard boiled eggs is a great fine motor activity for toddlers? I discovered that one for myself. Now, if I could just figure out how to get her to eat one.
I hope you are all enjoying your Spring as much as we are!
In one of my mommy tips from a while ago I wrote about having an impromptu picnic with your little one. That is exactly what we did today. Of course I am beyond blessed to have a huge park right outside my front door. So we grabbed a blanket, some snacks, and a camera.
Disclaimer…My hair is hideous today and I have NO makeup on but Eva looks adorable and I like how you can see the clouds in my sunglasses. (p.s.. she is pretending to take a picture.)
The sky was full of fluffy white clouds.
Heaven is…blue skies and a good book.
Boo!
That’s what Eva yells every time she sees me get out her bathing suite because she knows what is coming. Here is my little fishy in action this past weekend. I love the ones where she is mid air.
Can you see what a little performer she is?
Can you believe I’ve never been to the circus? Well I am so excited it is coming to Phoenix and we are going the end of this month.
If you are planning on going go to ticketmaster.com and enter the coupon code MOM and you can get a 4 pack of tickets for $44!
This looks like so much fun I can’t wait to go! I know Eva is going to love it.
It will be at the US Airways center from June 24th to June 28th.
My absolute most favorite resource for learning about my daughters development is Baby’s First Wish.
They are monthly newsletters that tell you what you can expect your child to be doing that month as well as little games and activities you can do to help them grow and learn.
Go check it out. I know you will love it!
