love and logic

On tuesday morning I went to a play/parenting group that the RS started. It is a chance to get together with mothers in the ward, let the kids play, and talk about the book "parenting with love and logic". I have heard of this style of parenting from lots of friends who love it and after today's gathering I decided I must give it a try. I have needed something for a long time as I feel I am not naturally a good mother and don't really know what to do or how do get my children to do what I want (is that even possible?). Anyway I went out that day to BN, bought the book and started reading. I couldn't put it down. "Basically, this book is about how to create a positive learning environment for our children, by giving them control of non-essential choices designed to be the desired outcome regardless of which choice they choose. It also provides some great insight into how to create a trusting and positive environment while teaching some positive habits."Thank you Michael Erisman for that comment on amazon. It is full of a lot of great info. I must admit though, like always I find myself getting discouraged. I just am uncertain how I can come up with the right questions at the appropriate times (must read book). But I am happy to report a few of the senerios have already worked. Tess ate her dinner last night...all of it. I think the hard part will be to keep it going...applying the principles. Allowing my child to make a choice then me living with what they decide. I know I have not done this book justice. There is so much information it is hard for me to sum it up in a few words, which is why I used Michael's. If you are looking for some help. Some parenting advice. I recommend this.

So far so good. Til next time.