Comments on: How to Fix a Bad Day

By: Alida

Alida — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:27:39 +0000

In reply to EmHols. Love going outside! Something about that fresh air and gross motor play does magic, doesn't it!

By: EmHols

EmHols — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 03:48:32 +0000

“If in doubt, get them out” is our constant refrain. No matter how bad the day, or how busy if I take my (3x under 4) boys outside we ALWAYS relax! Sometimes it’s out to the clothes line, sometimes its checking to mail box and sometimes the reserve or playground. 10 minutes usually turns into 30+ and we’re all happy.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:12:31 +0000

Awesome tip. The time out is really for the mom. Sometimes that break and love we feel for and from the kids is all the medicine we need to get us calm again.
Another good tip…When I was little, my twin sister would sometimes wake up cranky. My mom would ask her, “Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Go back to bed roll over and start the day over. Go!” She’d literally go and roll around in the bed and come back laughing.

By: syeda

syeda — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 02:38:52 +0000

Hi,great remainder.Sometimes tense and stuck in pile up chores we forgot that children need quality time and they become really nice obidient kids when given little attention.
Best is to schedulize the week in a proper manner to avoid pile ups.

By: Alida

Alida — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:59:27 +0000

In reply to Alice @ Mums Make Lists. It's amazing how quickly the "stuff" can pile up and overwhelm us. I totally get it! Enjoy pushing it aside for a moment and enjoying some quality time with your girl! You're doing great mama!

By: Alice @ Mums Make Lists

Alice @ Mums Make Lists — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 01:52:07 +0000

You are right it is so simple but so true! I am working hard to remind myself that the world really won’t come to an end if I stop stressing about all the “stuff” that needs doing and just enjoy time with my daughter.

By: Tina Mansfield

Tina Mansfield — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:05:12 +0000

Just going to give it a try, my boy is 9 but I think it might just work!

By: Kysia

Kysia — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 03:24:39 +0000

Wise words. Its true they work. My kids aren’t small anymore. But it still works on teenagers. Guess what? My mom called me today when I was having a bad day. She took time to just listen. Made all the difference. Just goes to prove- works on 43 year olds too. Have a great day! Great article!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:38:14 +0000

What a great reminder-I always find things improve when we head outside, just taking time to relax and be with the girls makes all the difference. 🙂