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Do you hear the whining?

Here's what I've learned about whining lately. If you ignore it long enough, it will go away! I'm not kidding you - this tactic really does work! (Are some of you rolling your eyes and saying, DUH?)

So that's what I've been doing this past week. Ignoring my kids.

Okay, so not really. I mean, how can you completely ignore a high-pitched whine accompanied by tugs on the pant legs and a couple pudgy-handed pats? But I am doing my best to not acknowledge the whine.

Some days are better than others.

Comments

Lisa said…
Stay strong this way little Miss Diva will learn she won't get what she wants this way. Nip it now, I love you very much. Will say a prayer or two for you. Love ya
2:08 PM
the Provident Woman said…
When the whining is too much for me to ignore I have them go into the other room until and tell them they can't come out until they stop. It works almost immediately.
1:31 PM
Molly Flanagan said…
sara that is so funny. ruby has 5 teeth coming in. i feel your pain.
9:14 PM
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