tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post5242338468923659709..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Assorted ThoughtsHappy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-73450595464439560212012-06-05T22:26:44.320-05:002012-06-05T22:26:44.320-05:00Oh I've noticed poo "signals" and sa...Oh I've noticed poo "signals" and sat the kid on the potty... I had no clue I was unschooling tho'. <br /><br />I would love to read more about Tristan but you've been silent on the blog and I'm not sure how much you can say. I do think of you guys all the time and wish I could hear stories of the littlest growing up. :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-60853051769172946962012-06-05T18:16:49.080-05:002012-06-05T18:16:49.080-05:00Remember Mayim Bialik of Blossom? Her new book, Be...Remember Mayim Bialik of Blossom? Her new book, Beyond the Sling, recommends EC as a form of attachment. There are not supposed to be hidden nuggets in this form of toileting. The parent is supposed to attach herself so closely to her child and learn to read their body language. I can tell when Tristan is having a BM. When a parent sees that behavior, you are supposed to bring the child to the toilet and hold him or her by the thighs in a squatting position and allow them to go in the correct place. Personally, I think it is a little over the top. And, I have two other kids to pay attention to... I don't want to be cleaning up after I have missed the cues because I am sleeping, toileting or (yes) even blogging. Tristan is sleeping right now and I am not even in the same room as he is. But, the other night, he was in the bathtub and started his signaling; I immediately picked him up and assumed the EC position and he pooed in the toilet instead of his tub water. So, I am guessing if I wanted to spend the entire day watching my child, it could work. <br /><br />Culturally, the nannies in Haiti are much better at doing this with the older kids then I was. None of the boys in the toddler nursery wore diapers. They were all in big boy pants and toileted frequently to avoid accidents. So, when I brought David home, I put him in a diaper right away and he stayed like that for 1-1/2 years. <br /><br />I would think we could reach a happy medium.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875561671945374840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-70065961561167085102012-06-05T17:18:29.062-05:002012-06-05T17:18:29.062-05:00For some people, it's effortless! :)For some people, it's effortless! :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-84109777290700047132012-06-05T14:24:37.213-05:002012-06-05T14:24:37.213-05:00People put too much effort into crazy.People put too much effort into crazy.Ahermitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246307693236606434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-4254932392406600202012-06-05T12:50:49.383-05:002012-06-05T12:50:49.383-05:00Wow. They're um, pretty dedicated to this lif...Wow. They're um, pretty dedicated to this lifestyle then because do you know how much poopie diapers smell when the kid is over 5? Ohh no, but you do NOT want to know that firsthand. :/Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-10839054179933625892012-06-05T12:21:01.316-05:002012-06-05T12:21:01.316-05:00I am all for child led learning, but let's fac...I am all for child led learning, but let's face it, not all children are inspired to learn without a bit of prodding. Especially when it comes to being more independent. I kid you not, I have a friend who runs a daycare and she cares for two boys that are parented in similar methods of, when the child is ready so be it. Well, that means for now she is caring for an 8 year old who is completely unwilling to use the toilet. He soils himself, wears the all night diapers all day long. His 6 year old brother decided to learn to use the toilet at 4, but the 8 year old is happy as is. He cleans up his own mess and is picked on by other children at school. The school has called CPS, but there is no found abuse. The parents have great jobs, the house is clean, the kids have pets and toys galore. No signs of abuse, sexual or otherwise. <br />This boy also regulary chooses to wear his pajamas for days on end, eat cereal for most of his meals and the parents are fine with it. They feel when he is ready, he will change. He is bright, read before kindergarten, plays well with other kids, and is a really polite kid. Just trots around in diapers because he can. And likes to. :/Blondeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827536147609261504noreply@blogger.com