@priya12 I think you need to back track. What is happening at the 15 minute mark? What have you said? What’s the routine? This is where the conflict is.
You can take the biggest hurdle and make it first. Kid gets dressed first thing. Then eats. Then brushes teeth. Then you leave.
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@christopherpriestley My kids are 4 , almost 5 years apart. My daughter was born a month ago so I may be speaking too soon but 2 kids has been pretty easy. I would think that 2 really young ones is really hard.
@khills316 If you have a kid at your house, under your guidance and protection, then you are also responsible for “managing” them. I also believe that it takes a village. That love, compassion, and empathy are greater than rejection and punishment.
@olly91 You maintain boundaries in your home and be an adult who is caring and shows her other options. She’s 8. Trying to navigate the world with the tools she has. She’s not evil. She’s insecure/doesn’t know any better.
I would say: “you really love your house, don’t you?” Or “it sounds like...
@georgiana You did a lot of things right.
What I would do now is sit down and have a serious conversation about his actions. Don’t ask him questions about why. The truth is- he either doesn’t really understand why, he doesn’t understand his consequences, or he won’t tell the truth. Instead I...
@poweredbyjesus When things feel hard I have to consider what strategies and procedures I’m using that just aren’t working. Hope you find some solutions soon!
@skupi There is NOTHING wrong with your relationship. It’s beautiful and it’s special. Do not let anyone take away this great coparenting relationship. It impacts you and the kids. Be upfront with your partners about the family dynamics and find someone who fits into it all