Comments on: Expectations http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/ Description goes here Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:22:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Marla Taviano http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Marla Taviano Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:48:20 +0000 http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/?p=45#comment-37 Wish I would have been there for that meltdown. ;) Wish I would have been there for that meltdown. ;)

]]> By: Allecia http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Allecia Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:14:34 +0000 http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/?p=45#comment-36 LoVe,LOVE,lOve the part about "not measuring our families needs based on other families" oh, so true, but VERY hard to learn. LoVe,LOVE,lOve the part about “not measuring our families needs based on other families” oh, so true, but VERY hard to learn.

]]> By: Crissy Bontrager http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Crissy Bontrager Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:46:48 +0000 http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/?p=45#comment-27 I think that setting expectations works with simple everyday things as well. Just as was mentioned in the FREEZE post (posted June 18) this helps set the time up for success. I have also found that practicing this with smaller things, like a trip to the store, makes the larger events easier. We are going to Kings Island this Tuesday and the kids are already talking about what things everyone would like to do. They WANT to get our plan made! However, this year we are throwing the Grandparents into the trip. The boys are planning on getting the Grandparents to-dos while we are driving to the park! I love that they are learning to love and serve others. A little time for preparation before hand sets the stage for a successful and fun family time! Good Stuff!! I think that setting expectations works with simple everyday things as well. Just as was mentioned in the FREEZE post (posted June 18) this helps set the time up for success. I have also found that practicing this with smaller things, like a trip to the store, makes the larger events easier.

We are going to Kings Island this Tuesday and the kids are already talking about what things everyone would like to do. They WANT to get our plan made! However, this year we are throwing the Grandparents into the trip. The boys are planning on getting the Grandparents to-dos while we are driving to the park! I love that they are learning to love and serve others.

A little time for preparation before hand sets the stage for a successful and fun family time! Good Stuff!!

]]> By: Ali http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Ali Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:55:31 +0000 http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/?p=45#comment-26 I also use this "set expectations" rule for weekends w/in-laws, outings w/"his" friends or "my" friends, the upcoming busy work week, etc. It helps our marriage tremendously when we communicate our expectations in what can often be stressful situations. I also use this “set expectations” rule for weekends w/in-laws, outings w/”his” friends or “my” friends, the upcoming busy work week, etc. It helps our marriage tremendously when we communicate our expectations in what can often be stressful situations.

]]> By: Mike http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/united-parenting/expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Mike Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:54:04 +0000 http://www.kidscommunityparents.com/?p=45#comment-25 Nice stuff, Cind. Love the resources...love your family! Hey, I wonder if your blog should have "Parent" in the title somehow?? Nice stuff, Cind. Love the resources…love your family! Hey, I wonder if your blog should have “Parent” in the title somehow??

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