Only serious applicants need apply.
Job description probably will change on a minute by minute basis.
Your boss may be cranky, irritable and in dire need of coffee.
I am hiring Flies on the Wall. I need responsible, unbiased flies to listen to how my children and I communicate all day and report back. Honestly. You must not be fearful of being swatted if your opinion is not cared for. Nor are you allowed to eat my food. And I would appreciate it if only a few of your eyes watched me at time. More than that is just creepy.
Because clearly what I am doing is not working. And I need help in learning how to get my children to:
1) Clean up after themselves
2) Stop telling me no
3) Stop pulling each others hair
4) Stop screaming
5) Stop whining
6) Come when I call them
7) L I S T E N
They are not bad kids. Quite the contrary, actually. But, clearly I do not possess the skill of “child speak”. And I adore them so maybe I let them get away with too much because I don’t want to break their little hearts. And it is possible – maybe a tad – that I lack consistency. Also quite plausible that I placate them and they have learned that if they don’t do something, Mommy will eventually do it for them.
So maybe I need to hire a parenting coach. Or someone to swat me every time I cave and don’t follow through thus causing them to continue to not take me seriously.
But funds are low and I need someone to talk to – so flies are my only option. There is no application and, most likely, I will not require a background check. If it does not work out, I’ll just shoo you out.
So, leave your fly resume below and we’ll talk. Or just fly in the open door that my kids never close. I welcome your advice and input.
I am having the exact problem myself! I feel like im going to loose my marbles lol i dont know how many kids you i have but i have 4 ages 3,4,5 and 8!
I have raised 6 great kids all into adulthood except one, she is still 12. Parenting is hard, I rely on God and consistency…also, even when you think you are not getting anywhere, keep at it! They really are listening, and you will see the results somewhere down the line. If I can survive ( I had 5 kids under the age of 6, then a surprise 6 1/2 yrs later!), anyone can!
Very funny! Yet, I’m sure very true. I have a 2-1/2 year old and a 12 year old. They’re both crazy! Sorry I can’t be of any help :D
I have two disabled children and they have always been a challenge for me especially when it comes to discipline. Over the last few years I have been working on my degree to become a Christian counselor and have found some new ways that work with them and others that do not. My youngest has ADHD, she is the hardest so far. Some of the things I have tried is changing her diet, and monitoring how much sugar (she is highly allergic to high fructose corn syrup and red and yellow dyes) which make her have a hard time listening, stopping her actions when told to, and following any sort of direction given. I also try to keep a pretty good schedule for her (we home school) and some consistency when it comes to consequences (no TV, no dsi, no favorite activity). I have also implemented a red, yellow, green card system so she knows when she is getting close to a punishment (and I don’t have to get loud or be upset). I can just warn her or pull her card and she straightens up. One final thing we are trying is a token system. I am a single mom so for me it had to be something I could afford. I printed fake money and I give out large increments (just because it is more fun that way) and then she earns the money and pays for prizes (trips to park, new toys, shoes clothes, special dinner with mom, etc…) keep it in your family’s budget and of course make it things that they would like. Now the part that is really important with a token system. When she does something she is not supposed to or does not listen, she has to pay me. If she doesn’t have any money then she owes me. It is important to also remember to only focus on 2 or 3 behaviors at a time. We can only fix a few of their habits at a time and with this system it should become easier over time. I keep the money in my purse, car, and all over the house. Plus, I have older kids and an adult child so they are also able to pay her if they see her doing a good deed, or if she helps them out. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. heather@heathershelpinghands.org