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KatherineT replied to the topic Weapon play in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
Wow thanks Genevieve, Tabitha and Meg for all your responses. I often find myself having conversations with other parents about this topic so its great to have more input and resources. Yes I felt it was therapeutic for Hugo to work through his feelings of powerlessness, so that’s reassuring to get all your feedback and encouragement to play along…[Read more]
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KatherineT started the topic Weapon play in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 5 months ago
I am wondering about 4/5/6 year old boys and weapons (guns and other weapons they make themselves out of sticks and pegs etc) and play that is focused on hurting or catching ‘baddies’ (eg playing Police). How do I engage with my son Hugo (4) in his play when it is like that and not perpetuate punitive values or shut it down? Is weapon play meeting…[Read more]
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KatherineT replied to the topic Check in time – Module 5 of the Step by Step eCourse in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
I have just finished module 3 after a 2 week health hiatus. The simple breakdown of how a family meeting might look like was really useful for me. I especially liked the reminder to keep a positive atmosphere, so positive associations are made with the ritual and to let each person express their needs and wants no matter how impractical they might…[Read more]
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KatherineT replied to the topic Walking to school with 2 children who struggle with meltdowns in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Lesley,
You are welcome! I am so glad the ideas resonated with you and felt helpful. Love to hear how you get on if you want to share. Yes I can only imagine how stressful and draining 8 years of parenting a child with a disability would be, and so hard to remember that you are important too when you are pouring so much energy and loving…[Read more]
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KatherineT replied to the topic Walking to school with 2 children who struggle with meltdowns in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
That must be incredibly stressful for you all Lesley. It sounds like you are really connected with your girls and working so hard to meet everybody’s needs with love and compassion. I wonder about your needs too and whether there could be more support for you, both practically and emotionally. Could a friend or family member walk with Esme s…[Read more]
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KatherineT replied to the topic Module 4 Step by Step eCourse in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Tycee,
I love that you and your son used a talking stick he decorated in your meetings. That is beautiful! My son is just 4 so we are new to meetings. Mostly him and I debrief at bedtime, often lying together with the lights off (I think sometimes he finds sharing feelings easier in the dark) and it usually starts with him asking, “what did…[Read more]
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