I'm Tired!

As a parent we are usually the first ones to hear if there is a complaint or a problem.
My kids tend to voice their opinions frequently to me or anyone that will listen. We have tried different methods to curve their behavior with no victory. We have also taken parenting classes watched love and logic videos, watched our share of the Nanny. Yet we were still coming up short. Our biggest problem was finding a privileged that could be taken away.
Last week I was reading my Sister in-laws blog and she was telling of how she uses bedtime as a privileged. So We have adopted this concept into our daily life and it seems to be making an impact on my kids.
We have a chart with the days of the week and we give our children the opportunity to stay up a half hour after bedtime if they can get through the day without getting their initial written on the chart. However they can also loose hours and get sent to bed early for every initial (besides the first one)they have chosen to go to bed 1/2 hr early (I had to put a 2hr limit other wise some of my kids would be going to bed as soon as they came home from school)
One of the first nights I had a couple of kids going to bed at 6:30
So far none of my kids have made it to staying up the extra 1/2 hour but today might be the day.
They are all making strides and I am seeing results with the fights and back-talk and hopefully we can curve those behaviors before I am wiped out.

What privileges can your kids lose?

Comments

The Briscoe Bunch said…
Way to go Cindy! I agree some of the hardest things as a mom are the disaplinary things. My kids lose different things pertaining to their age. Kaylee age 9 loves her MP3 player that she saved up for and so that is the first thing that goes. Troy (7)TV gets taken away. Toby (5) computer. Also they get to pay me back for the things that get taken away. I've just started this and it seems to be working. Good Luck with whatever works for you!!
January 20, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Jon Woodins said…
Glad to assist you! Hopefully things get better at your house. One of the privleges that my kids can earn is Webkins!
January 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Honor said…
we lose electronics here (tv, computer, psp) ... we also do earlier bedtime.

it kind of works some of the time
January 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Sonja said…
oooooh! I love this idea. My kids are always working on a new plan to stall bedtime.

Some privileges my kids hate to lose..... computer time, favorite toys (I put them away for 1-3 days, depending on how bad the offense) and TV.
January 20, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Deb said…
Working for Child Welfare Services hasn't taught me anything and I think a good ol' whoopin' works everytime. Just Kidding!!!!!!!! Ahhh, what I have to look forward to. Sorry I don't have any help. I just have the Love and Logic, natural consequences, gaining and losing privileges stuff in my head ready to implement but Max needs to grow up a bit first. Keep posting about the bedtime thing and how it works! Good luck!
January 23, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Blah..Blah..Blah..

Image
It's Blabbing day today!! Are they kidding me? A day I can just go on and on about nothing? (I bet they created this day for the children)LOL! So I found a brand of shoes that I absolutely love to look at. I have not worn or own a pair but would love to in the future. I just think paying more than $20 for a pair of shoes is crazy! And most of there shoes are $50+ These are one of my favorite!! But I haven't been able to find them cheaper than $89 that's a little steep.(I think) I will find them cheaper you just watch. They might be out of style by the time I can purchase them but I will have them. I love these too! I think I have a new hobby.. collecting shoes, now if I could only afford them. I have a couple of kids who have a difficult time channeling their Anger. So we are thinking of putting them into AKIDO (martial arts). Akido focuses on using there energy to gain control, Not on striking their opponent. I might actually need to take a few classes myself. I find chann...
Read more
Image
My last trip to Albertson's turned out to be the best! Yes, I know you are sick of me posting about shopping but I had a few of you ask.. How I do it? I ended up spending $1.77 for what you see in the picture. You ask how? Albertson's Ad had two double coupon certificates in their ad where they would double up to 3 manufacture coupons per certificate. There are a few sites I continuously go to print off coupons they are... Betty Crocker Coupon Cat Pillsbury Albertson's had a sale when you bought $30 worth of certain items you would get 3 $5 dollar coupons for your next purchase. I grouped all my coupons together to try to get the best deal I could. The first time I purchased it actually cost me $17 something but I had $15 for a next purchase. The trick was to get 6 $1 coupons which equaled $12 +$15=$27 ....out of pocket=$3 and then 3 more $5 coupons would print out and you beg your neighbor friends or anyone you can for more double coupons and go back I pretty much lived ...
Read more

Brandon Mull

Image
Yesterday we had the Opportunity to meet the Author of FableHaven and CandyShop Wars Brandon Mull. When he got there he answered questions and was very personable. Then he started signing books and individually answered questions. He also had a few questions for us. He also signed posters for all the kids. (I have no idea what were going to do with 6 posters) (Maybe with the underlining message my kids will enjoy reading) The line was longer than we expected but we were there pretty early and had a chance to be 4th or 5th in line. (if my kids would have just got in line while I was taking kids potty) (I'm glad we got there when we did) Overall a great family (education) moment. (Yes, Mom I got your copy signed as well)
Read more