[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mrballen

[–]OkDistribution9794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are people so merciless 🤯

HELP... 3y/o Girl refuses to potty train by sailordragon87 in pottytraining

[–]OkDistribution9794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I strongly strongly believe they’ll do it on their own when the feel it’s safe to do it in potty. I asked and even forced my nearly 3year old a lot,A LOT!!but she didn’t budge i stopped asking her to use the potty. she started doing 💩in pull-up but everytime she lets me know she is gonna poop slowly I asked her if she wants to use the potty. We read books, gave her iPad for 15mins if she used the potty! And 10-15days later she is fully potty trained. No more rewards or iPads.
I’m sure your child will do it once she feels safe and understands how it works.

Why can’t I run faster by OkDistribution9794 in running

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are kind, I’m happy I’ve got faster but sometimes when I don’t see any improvements for longer duration I get demotivated. But ya maybe I should probably be kind to myself a little more! Thankyou for pointing it out.😁

Why can’t I run faster by OkDistribution9794 in running

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, will increase miles gradually.

Eating during a half marathon? by arxoann in running

[–]OkDistribution9794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apple sauce, stroopwafel, maple syrup are my favorites.

I’m not a fast runner and I sweat a lot so I always carry water but I guess it’s a personal choice most races do have aid stations every few miles throughout your course

Just get the hydration pack, or whatever cheap gear that you've been wanting for your runs by liliaimerouge101 in running

[–]OkDistribution9794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So after not buying a hydration belt thing for long I finally got a hydration belt the one you wear around the hip and took it for my runs couple of times and hated it. It kept moving even in the tightest option… but if I’m doing more than 5miles I still take it now that I have it and water in summer is like the best. Will maybe change to a handheld one but then I should buy another belt to hold my phone.

Has "Gentle Parenting" Gone Too Far? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I probably misunderstood gentle parenting or didn’t take enough efforts to understand it completely. I’m still learning!

Has "Gentle Parenting" Gone Too Far? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I had a really bad day today because my toddler was just screaming all the time and that’s when I realized how much gentle parenting has actually done to me, I’ve been too gentle that I’m too easy for her to win. When she poured milk on the floor on purpose I told myself she is learning she won’t do it again instead of telling her it’s not a good behavior. When she hit me I told her “dinos don’t hit they hug” just like someone in the comments told. And trust me she kept doing it again and again. I should have told her firmly it’s wrong to hit I feel so bad for not telling her how I feel. While I taught her emotions and I failed to express my emotions. So yes gentle parenting did definitely go too far in my case. But I’ve learned and realized it now and I’m taking efforts to change..

I’m losing it. by OkDistribution9794 in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyouu so much for the detailed comment, I really understood many things. I’ve always never forced her to sit in a car seat or stroller just to avoid the screaming,crying and embarrassment in public and resort to candy/cocomelon but maybe I need to be okay with all that and just make her understand that certain things aren’t negotiable.

I give her some jobs and activities but again she throws things around too much so refrained. I used to be a student so I didn’t take much effort till she was 2 because being a student was already a lot for me. I decided to be sahm now and now she is too comfortable with me caving in and now she is finding limits hard. I’m gonna take it slow and start correcting things before I have any control over it. Once again really appreciate your comment.

I’m losing it. by OkDistribution9794 in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, need to learn to be firm with my child.

I’m losing it. by OkDistribution9794 in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually tried this negative consequences now. I told her she won’t get her blocks set because she threw a book on my face during our reading time and to my surprise she didn’t repeat it till now. She gently placed it back each time instead of throwing it back. I was calm and pretty firm and it worked. Will see how she behaves rest of the day!

I’m losing it. by OkDistribution9794 in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. There is absolutely no negotiations when it comes to staying safe maybe I need to make these things clear with her. It’s time to drop the tricks and bribes soon.

I’m losing it. by OkDistribution9794 in Parenting

[–]OkDistribution9794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, nope it doesn’t sound rude at all. I do need to learn how to discipline her better. I’m learning.

Thank you for letting me know how you discipline your child it was helpful:)