linss Report post Posted October 8, 2005 Hi all, tried something new with my son yesterday that really worked so thought i'd share it with you. My sons six and going into the playground every morning is a potential nightmare he usually goes bonkers running after all the kids swinging his book bag at them and generally being too much -all in front of the other mums which isn't ideal as they love a cause for a good grumble about him and here's the perfect chance to do it in a group and share their grievances !!! So as you can imagine i've been trying to find a way to keep him closer to me whilst we wait for the bell! Well yesterday as we were approaching the playground my little lad asked if i could bring him something nice to eat after school. I told him i would bring him something he loved to eat but first i was going to spell it and he had to guess what it was. To my suprise he loved this idea and stood beside me in the playground trying to guess. Meanwhile the other kids in his class were swinging their book bags around -he went over to them about to join in but was still desperate to guess the word so he came right back. The other kids then came over and joined in guessing too. It was a great chance for them to interact with my son and see him acting calmly. He then gussed the word -( Pepperarmi in case you were wondering!) and went in to the class totally happy It was great to come away from school feeling i'd done something good for him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted October 8, 2005 Thanks for sharing I bet he couldn't wait for hometime Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linss Report post Posted October 8, 2005 yeah he remembered right away , hope it has the same effect with a piece of fruit !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted October 8, 2005 (edited) Make it a bit more varied if it works with him, try the guessing where you are going after school and things like that. Once you break the ritual of swinging the bag into people he might calm down without you needing to use it. Only thing I would be wary of is making promises that can't be kept, saying we might be going to the park, rather than we will, just incase as sometimes things happen we can't control. Good luck hope you continue to make progress and have more good ideas to help your son Edited October 8, 2005 by lil_me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Report post Posted October 9, 2005 Hi Thanks for this nice and refreshing story. What parents can do .... keep it up!! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
