Parenting Plans

[rumantic]

Interesting debate has been sparked over the past couple of days on a couple of places about what people tend to plan before their baby is born, and the reality of what you ended up doing. I decided to write up our experiences in a meme-like form, so you are welcome to steal it if you wish. (Also, interesting for non-parents, especially those of

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[clare_s]

Interesting. I shall nick this later and do it myself.

I have found time-out to be a really powerful tool for me. I do a lot of counting too. As for the gentle and small children, a lot is to do with their fine motor skills and the fact they need to develop their skills. I am sure you will get there !

There is a lot of private schooling around here as you know and a lot of funding available. I think they are probably further away from home schooling and child centred education unless you consider the local montessori school.

If you fancy meeting for a walk in the park one afternoon then drop me a line. It would be good to put a face to a name.

[rumantic]

I didn't know there was a Montessori school here, where is it? I don't really know much about them. There are a lot of adverts for the private schools around as you say, also my brother goes to private (primary) school, in Shropshire though.

Yes, it would be good to meet some time. I am busy over the next week or so as my cousin is coming from Scotland (we haven't seen each other for 3 years) but I will send you an email, I have your email address somewhere.

[tinytin]

Time out, or the naughty spot works for me with Jacob. Mostly just the threat of it is enough.

You work for Aqa also! How much do you do a week, hours? Is it worthwhile?

[rumantic]

Not very much at the moment! I go through times when I do more and times when I don't, it's hard to get into though, you do get quicker I think once you get going, and make more. Last month I made about £60, but I had only just gone back after maternity leave.

[smasharash]

Wow this was really interesting to read! I often think about the way that I would like to do things but worry about the reality of it because you never really know how it will work out until you are doing it.

What cloth nappy's do you use and why do you think you don't get on with them?

[mybabythomas]

Interesting! I read the booju post and was wondering what your own answers would be.

What cloth nappy brand are you using? Personally I love the Tots Bots range, and I quite like some of the Motherease stuff too now that Abigail is getting bigger.

If you're interested in natural consequences and non-punitive discipline techniques, you would probably be interested in reading The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff, Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen, and Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. (That's my totally unsolicited advice anyway! I love these books!)

You can read all about my experiences with homeschooling on my journal. So far it is going really well - so well that I'm starting to consider doing it long-term (I had initially planned on sending Thomas to school at 7).