Wednesday, November 4, 2009
A win-win situation
Zoe got a ton of candy from Halloween, and it's been a great bargaining chip for keeping Zoe in-line. Whenever she starts to lose it, and goes into tantrum mode, all I have to mention is the candy. If she doesn't snap out of the tantrum right away she starts too lose candy. I accumulated 20 pieces of candy in one day. Not a bad day's work for me. She doesn't get a time-out and I get candy. A true win-win situation. My Dad would be proud I'm impletmenting the principle. I remember the FHE from when we were little. I listened.
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Yes, but do you lead by example? I also have the 5 basic principles FHE etched into my brain.
Yeah, I think Ryan was paying attention to that one, too. The kids have lost loads of candy. I'm not so sure about the lead by example thing though.
Does the win-win also apply to pumpking carving...because if i can recall both of your pumpkins got petty high votes!
I didn't even buy candy this year...bummer...and I don't have any kids to steal it from! I guess I will just have to come there and share your loot :)
Plus I am interested in hearing about the 5 basic principles...
Do you remember focusing on the problem not the person?
The only principles I remember are 1. Make it a Win-win situation
2. Focus on the problem no the person
3. Lead by example...
that's it. I guess I didn't listen that well. Granted, this was when we were in San Jose, so I was under 8 years old. Not too bad for a youngin'.
So do you want me to send you Brian's card for all her cavities...
By the way I was just kidding- of course!!!
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