Comments on: the cookie crutch http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/ a humor blog about life as a new york mom Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:01:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19595 Amy Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:08:06 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19595 Hmm, thinking my mother should have bribed me! I am a pre-school drop out. My mother did not have a chance. I made it through A is for apple day, B is for ball day but on C is for cake day my mother had had enough! (I do understand though, she was walking in snow, tempatures under 25 below, and pregnant at the time, with 2 other youngsters at home. She had no time to attend pre-school with me.) Hmm, thinking my mother should have bribed me! I am a pre-school drop out. My mother did not have a chance.

I made it through A is for apple day, B is for ball day but on C is for cake day my mother had had enough! (I do understand though, she was walking in snow, tempatures under 25 below, and pregnant at the time, with 2 other youngsters at home. She had no time to attend pre-school with me.)

]]> By: Margo http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19557 Margo Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:11:10 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19557 I have a shy child. He's 7 now and not nearly as shy as he used to be. Raising Your Spirited Child is a book that helped me understand him!!! It helped me see that in addition to shyness, he was also extremely sensitive to new situations. The book showed me ways to go at his pace. I've been practicing the techniques for years AND IT's HELPED. He can now walk in new situations and roll with the punches. It's such a relief! I have a shy child. He’s 7 now and not nearly as shy as he used to be. Raising Your Spirited Child is a book that helped me understand him!!! It helped me see that in addition to shyness, he was also extremely sensitive to new situations. The book showed me ways to go at his pace. I’ve been practicing the techniques for years AND IT’s HELPED. He can now walk in new situations and roll with the punches. It’s such a relief!

]]> By: anymommy http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19554 anymommy Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:44:52 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19554 I hardly ever judge. I move around with toddles in mass...whatever works. And...I think it's really cool that you're patient while she settles in, a lot of teachers around here recommend the dump and go, claiming the kids "get over it quickly" when you're gone. I never feel good about it. I hardly ever judge. I move around with toddles in mass…whatever works. And…I think it’s really cool that you’re patient while she settles in, a lot of teachers around here recommend the dump and go, claiming the kids “get over it quickly” when you’re gone. I never feel good about it.

]]> By: TRACI http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19531 TRACI Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:20:45 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19531 I will also tell you how we roll out here in the 'burbs: everything is candy coated, and 'incentives' are the new 'bribes'. I will also tell you how we roll out here in the ‘burbs: everything is candy coated, and ‘incentives’ are the new ‘bribes’.

]]> By: Tracy http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19523 Tracy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:28:07 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19523 I'm a firm believer in the occasional bribe. And whatever works, works. I'm an adult, and it's amazing what I'll do just for a couple of Oreos! I’m a firm believer in the occasional bribe. And whatever works, works. I’m an adult, and it’s amazing what I’ll do just for a couple of Oreos!

]]> By: Elisa http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19522 Elisa Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:02:51 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19522 My daughters are not shy. Not for longer than 5 minutes at least. They seem to have inherited my "in your face" gene, which comes automatically with Italian blood I'm afraid. No, they are not shy. But I bet they'd be willing to fake it for an M&M cookie. My daughters are not shy. Not for longer than 5 minutes at least. They seem to have inherited my “in your face” gene, which comes automatically with Italian blood I’m afraid.

No, they are not shy. But I bet they’d be willing to fake it for an M&M cookie.

]]> By: Holly - The Work at Home Woman http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19520 Holly - The Work at Home Woman Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:09:39 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19520 I feel your pain! We tried putting our daughter into a part-time preschool class so she could socialize more with other children. She cried the entire day! We had paid for a month, but she only went to three classes. The crazy thing is she isn't shy at all, she's just a mama's girl. Good luck with the rest of the week! I feel your pain! We tried putting our daughter into a part-time preschool class so she could socialize more with other children. She cried the entire day! We had paid for a month, but she only went to three classes. The crazy thing is she isn’t shy at all, she’s just a mama’s girl. Good luck with the rest of the week!

]]> By: SoMi's Nilsa http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19519 SoMi's Nilsa Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:32:46 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19519 If I can bribe my dog with toys and treats, you can bribe your child with cookies. In fact, you could probably bribe my husband with the same! BTW, I know I'm late to the party, but did I just see you're on a panel at BlogHer? Does this mean I'll actually get to meet you? Tickle me pink! If I can bribe my dog with toys and treats, you can bribe your child with cookies. In fact, you could probably bribe my husband with the same!

BTW, I know I’m late to the party, but did I just see you’re on a panel at BlogHer? Does this mean I’ll actually get to meet you? Tickle me pink!

]]> By: Hip Mom's Guide http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19518 Hip Mom's Guide Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:09:50 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19518 If I cling to you, will you get me a cookie at Starbucks? Also, a tall skim chai? Awesome! Hey, what's a little cookie. Give the girl a break. I agree with Carolyn - the time goes fast; she'll be ready to leave soon enough. Just buy plenty of cookies in the meantime. If I cling to you, will you get me a cookie at Starbucks? Also, a tall skim chai? Awesome!

Hey, what’s a little cookie. Give the girl a break. I agree with Carolyn – the time goes fast; she’ll be ready to leave soon enough. Just buy plenty of cookies in the meantime.

]]> By: Mama Bee http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/the-mamabird-diaries/the-cookie-crutch/comment-page-1/#comment-19517 Mama Bee Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:28:59 +0000 http://www.mamabirddiaries.com/?p=4676#comment-19517 Phew! I was scared that <a href="http://www.momtobee.com/blog-fart-friday/" rel="nofollow">*this*</a> was the influence! haha! Phew! I was scared that *this* was the influence! haha!

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