Naomi Aldort
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 49 articles
Advice on Morning Routine from Single/Divorced Mama's...HELP!
An AWESOME book I would recommend for helping him through this is called Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort. http://www.naomialdort.com ...
Answers
- I'm sorry for what your son is going through, how tough for the poor little guy. I just wanted to chime in on what your ex said regarding your son's behaivor. (kic...
- maybe you could try a neutral drop off and pick up, hopefully dad is eager to solve the problem too. I would try to take him to grandmas before its time for dad to pic...
- it sounds like theres something going on. thats a big red flag when a child out and out refuses to go somewhere you arent. im not trying to alarm you but does your chi...
Teen with No Motivation
There are a some helpful videos at http://www.naomialdort.com/lectures.html I have been reading and applying Naomi Aldort's advice for several years working ...
Answers
- You're describing a normal-enough situation for teens – school doesn't seem relevant to quite a few kids at this age (truthfully, for many kids who are not academica...
- i just wanted to point out that i know plenty of college graduates with bachelor and masters degrees that are having trouble finding jobs, and are taking lower paying ...
- First of all, at this rate... it will be more than 2-3 years before he moves out. He is setting himself up to still be living with you when he's 20, 21, 25, etc. W...
Creative Discipline Ideas
Have you read either "Unconditional Parenting" by Alfie Kohn, or "Raising Ourselves, Raising Our Children" by Naomi Aldort. Both are books that I have read ...
Answers
- A couple books that I really like: The Discipline Book by Dr Sears Parent Talk by Chick Moorman & Thomas Haller The 10 Commitments by Chick Moorman & Thomas H...
- I'm totally with you on the desire to stay away from behavior modification with children. If you haven't already, I think you would really enjoy Alfie Kohn's Uncondit...
- I have found that when my 5 year old is getting too rough with my 1 year old, that it's time to bundle them up and get them outside. She usually just has pent up ener...
I Am Losing My Sweet Boy
These books are "Connection Parenting" by Pam Leo, and "Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves" by Naomi Aldort. If your middle of nowhere library does not ...
Answers
- I reccomend parent effectiveness training book. PET for short. Or how to behave so your kids behave, by Dr SAL Severe(look up his name) I had the same issues with my...
- Hello M., I've written before I think, to suggest you get involved with a Christian Church. I know you may not want to hear it, but you really will find a lot of supp...
- M., you mention that you are "always ending the day mad" which indicates to me that there have been issues before he started this new behavior. If you are isolated and...
Stubborn 22 Month Old Who Won't Take Naps
... Raising Ourselves: Transforming parent-child relationships from reaction and struggle to freedom, power and joy," by Naomi Aldort. ...
Answers
- Alot of kids around this age give up naps, my 19 month old may take one once or twice a week, if she is sleeping good through the night and is in bed between 7 & 8 the...
- your daughter sounds a lot like my son when he was that age. I finally realized I was not going to get him to nap so I started to call it "quiet time" instead of nap ...
- My almost 3-year-old sometimes naps after lunch, sometimes doesn't. Either way, however, by 2p she is in her room for her "quiet time" -- which ends at 3:30p. It's not...
Seeking Advice
"Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves" by Naomi Aldort "Unconditional Parenting" by Alfie Kohn - very controversial book - I think that is what I like ...
Answers
- Its good you are looking to curb the behavior at this point before school. Basically, I think you need to pick the discipline method you are most comfortable with, ge...
- This is probably the story of my life with both of my boys. These were the type of things started when my children were 3. Both of my sons were diagnosed with ADHD a...
- When my daughter was five, she and I attended sessions at a place called Tuesday's Child. For a couple hours on eight Saturdays, she was in a room with other kids whil...
My Kids Are Destroying Our Home!
It's called Raising our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort. It has really helped me take a second to acess the situation before reacting and kind ...
Answers
- Do your children do chores? My daughter started cleaning her own room at 1 yr old. I don't mean she picked up her toys. She actually changed her sheets, made her bed, ...
- Hi Debbie, Sounds like you are a very busy woman with 4 kids and a business to run as well. I'm sure it can be overwhelming at times. Have you tried the token syste...
- Hi Debbie- i feel for you but as you can see you are not alone... i have 3 girls and i feel like i can never keep up with the mess either!! I go threw their things abo...
Helping Around the House
... power and joy" by Naomi Aldort. Her approach feels so good in my heart and I have seen myself shift to a much more relaxed and loving place. ...
Answers
- I used to run a preschool program and what worked really well for the 2-4 year olds was to assign everyone a "magic number" of items that they needed to pick up that ...
- Taniell, My advice: Forget the job chart, they are too young and being part of the family unit, which includes cleaning up, in my opinion should not involve bribes ei...
- Dear T. (you have a great name! :) ) here is what I responded about 2 months ago, to one mommy: (it comes from my experience of raising two sons): Actively engag...
Bedtime Problems with 3 1/2 Yr Old
I have been reading and applying Naomi Aldort's advice for several years working with my grandson and young children in my religious community, and have ...
Answers
- ... put a baby gate up at his door.
- From here it looks simple. You cave too easily. Your son knows this, so he is using it to his full advantage. If Daddy can do it, but you can't, then there's your a...
- We have had the same trouble, now we have a bedtime chart that she uses, with the fun stuff at the end, like a story. We use a timer (20 minutes) If at the end of the ...
My 3 Year Old
Join us for a book discussion of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by parenting/family counselor Dr Naomi Aldort. Bring your parenting questions and ...
Answers
- Well from everything I've seen and read, your three-year old is likely trying to get your attention. He's probably competing with his older sibling, and I'm sure a lo...
- 'Parenting with Love and Logic' worked wonders for us and our 2.5 year old - I got the audio CD's to listen to as I don't have much time to read the book. Good luck. ...
- Hi K., My son is 5 now but we have had problems with behavior since he was about 18 months. He does have a medical issue so we when to every intervention possible. ...
