I have the same feeling, I can be very patience to others but not own children. My husband and I have discussed the same thing (even with my friends as they are parents too). I think it is because we always want to give the best to own children, and so we always did EXTRA hard to teach them. If things don't turn out to be the same as we expected, we will be EXTRA disappointed and.....
You may want to think about what was the FIRST thing it will usually turn you on? You should start doing what you listed above as soon as you know your negative emotion starts, not until things already out of control, by then,it is too late. For me, when I start talking louder (even though I am still in patience mode), I know my negative emotion is coming, I will walk away, or ask my husband to take over, etc until I am calm down enough that I can rethink what went wrong earlier ,etc. Remember to think in positive way though. They are still young, we have better emotion control than them. After the incident, better before bed, when both are in good mood, recall what happened, what she should improve or you need to improve, have a close talk, that works. My 3.5 years old will usually nod his head and say sorry or OK mommy. You should say sorry if you have done sth wrong too. Everything will be cleared. Don't feel discouraged, it is not easy to be full time mom (I did it for 2 yrs), you should give yourself own time to balance too.作者: iknroseb08 時間: 2010-6-18 18:11
Hi mommy,
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This program is very famous in Australia and very helpful. You can call the 母嬰健康院 closest to you for enrolment information! I think it only needs you to attend all four classes. Very good and I think they are free!!!作者: bettykong 時間: 2010-6-18 19:13
you can take the course in Health Centre : 3P親子「正」策課程 Positive Parenting Program, Last year I booked , this month I am taking the course .作者: s1013727 時間: 2010-7-29 13:59