Lately my housemate has been host to a friend and her young daughter, who has woken me up multiple times in the past week with her screams and cries. With no children of my own, I didn't think I'd have to deal with this type of alarm clock, and it has been quite frustrating.
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But I know it must be hard on the child to be sleeping on a couch and not at home in her bed. So last night I practiced the Idea of the Week, "Be kind to someone who is hard to be kind to." After she had recovered from a tantrum, I invited her to help me clean up my bedroom a little.
I taught her how to fold t-shirts and thanked her for a job well done. Then we played some catch, acted out 3 Little Pigs, and I let her borrow my colored pencils to do some coloring. I'll admit she is pretty cute when engaged in more than watching My Little Pony.
But I know it must be hard on the child to be sleeping on a couch and not at home in her bed. So last night I practiced the Idea of the Week, "Be kind to someone who is hard to be kind to." After she had recovered from a tantrum, I invited her to help me clean up my bedroom a little.I taught her how to fold t-shirts and thanked her for a job well done. Then we played some catch, acted out 3 Little Pigs, and I let her borrow my colored pencils to do some coloring. I'll admit she is pretty cute when engaged in more than watching My Little Pony.
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- Posted by newdayvow
- May 14, 2017
- Comments (11)
Readers Comments
Alisamom wrote: Very well done, thank you. :))))
gardengal10 wrote: You gave her a much better distraction. Kudos to you.
mindyjourney wrote: That's how we redirect focus and build connection :)). Well done!
kjoyw wrote: Well done. Bless you.
horsegirl21 wrote: nice job with the little one
splain wrote: You took the time to connect with this little girl. It worked so well.
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for turning things around with this child
Mish wrote: You transformed the way she was affecting you with kindness..win/win for both of you too. Well done!!ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
horse-friend wrote: Thanks for sharing that. thanks for reaching out.
cathleenchesnut wrote: Beautiful. I believe you helped a little one to feel safe and valued. Nice act of kindnessðŸ’
