A Reminder of Days Gone By with Little People

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Over the weekend I had two little people staying with us while their parents went away for the weekend. A five year old and a four year old. They were delightful to have but it reminded me of how life has changed now that I have older children. Here are some things I was reminded of as I dealt with little ones again:

  1. Be clear in my expectations – know what I want them to do and stick to it.
  2. Be close by – their focusing skills are not as developed therefore if I don’t want them to be distracted I need to be with them
  3. Feed them – hungry children don’t have self control!
  4. Speak in quiet firm voice is more effective than yelling
  5. Some times you just need a cuddle!

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  1. Nicole Hoffmann
    Nicole Hoffmann on September 1, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Thanks Belinda! I really have alot of little people! I loved to read your concise “nuggets” of wisdom! So true! Thanks!

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