Learning New Things

Just wanted to share a few new things going on in our household:

**I have discovered the most wonderful book EVER. It describes my Princess perfectly and how to "handle" her.

Strong-Willed Child or Dreamer? by Dr. Spears and Dr. Braund

I've always known that Princess wasn't strong-willed. But she is...something. According to this book, she is a dreamer. Imaginative, sensitive, moody, compassionate, and stubborn. It's almost as if the authors have been spying on my family for the past 5 years. That's how PERFECT this book is describing Princess. I have highlighted something on almost every page. I FINALLY feel that I understand my child. She is not an easy one to figure out, but she is amazing.

Scott and I have been implementing some of the techniques used in the book and we have seen a change in Princess. More compliance. More happy (if that's possible!). Fewer tears and whining. I'm going to buy a copy of this book for every teacher that Princess has!!

**The chore chart.

We have tried these in the past, and we are pitiful at following through with them. This time, we have vowed that we will be better.

The one thing that sold me on this chore chart as opposed to the others we've tried, is that the kiddos get to choose whether or not they get an allowance at the end of the week, or a special treat that they choose.

Both of my kids picked the special treat. Big Sis chose to make a special cake with Mommy on Saturday. Just the two of us. Princess chose to have Dad take her to the park on Saturday--just the two of them.

As expected, Big Sis is WAY into the chore chart. She's Type A, first born child. Princess has shown more interest than usual, I think because her reward is so special to her.

Just an update on what is going on here. Hope all is well in your household!