Hey everyone I am sorry for not posting an update or blog in a while. I promise to get back into it really soon.
I am trying to find ways to help him understand the little things... Like, why he can't get a new toy daily, why he has to wait til the end of the season for a trophy, why he can't eat McDonald's everyday after school....
These things are so tough in his lil head. He expects everything he wants when he wants it and acts like I am a bad person and crushing his world when he doesn't get something.
I need to find a way to teach him it is not an everyday thing... but how? He thinks I am saying no to make him sad. Like I am purposely doing this.
My goal right now is to help him feel stable and secure in his life and his surroundings. I know he needs to see me happy to get the full effect of his life.
How do you handle it when your child doesn't understand "Not right now huni maybe next time" and you watch his heart crush?
On another note, Tee Ball started I was SO excited about this and so was he... He has had one practice and since then everything has been canceled do to rain. Definitely not what i was expecting from $200. The games wont be made up either. He really wants to play too...
Also, how do I control myself at games and practice and not run to him when he doesnt understand or when a coach doesnt understand him? I want him to become independent.
Any input would be helpful! Thanks
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Picture schedule. It helps him understand what he's doing now and what to expect. It helps with rules and expectations, etc. That may help with "today is not a McDonald's day", etc. Let me know and I can email you picture of one or we can find another way to talk about what goes into one.
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ReplyDeleteHello. Found you on twitter. I have a special needs child too. I will catch up on your blog
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