About a year ago on some blog I came across a parenting book, Creative Correction, I jotted it down on a sticky note that stuck to my computer until a couple of weeks ago when I threw it out while cleaning. Then low & behold, I came across it again while surfing Confessions of a Homeschooler’s blog. After reading a few of her ideas, I decided to order it. I HAVE NOT PUT IT DOWN SINCE!! And I refer to it several times a day! Some of my favorite suggestions she offers in her book are:
- Putting a blind-fold over your child for 30 minutes when they roll their eyes or give you that look.
- Picking out your child’s outfit for them if they leave their clothes in the floor.
- Having a problem getting your child to turn their light off? Take the light-bulb out.
- Are your boys as rowdy & loud as mine? Have them go outside & run laps to get some of that energy out.
This book is by far, the BEST parenting book I have EVER read. After beginning to read this book my mind set changed immediately. It will seriously revolutionize the way you discipline & react to your kids. I have found myself giggling like a school girl at times I would typically be screaming like a lunatic. I am so excited to implement & test out her creative corrections. The amazing most gratifying feature of this book is that it is a GODLY guide. Not only do the punishments fit the crimes, but they are all inspired by scripture. As a homeschool mom & full-time step-mom, it is easy to get discouraged with the task of correcting/disciplining my children ALL DAY LONG. I love staying home with them. I love them. It is because I love them that I discipline them, but it can be totally exhausting & one of those days, can just suck the life out of me. But after reading this book, I’ve been quite creative in my punishments lately:
After shopping for Spring/Summer clothes for Daddy’s girl I decided to make a little bargain with her – every week she goes without leaving her clothes in the floor she gets to get a new outfit out of the bag.
Now that I am almost finished reading this book, I am searching high & low for more of Lisa Whelchel’s books. Barnes & Noble offers a free ebook sample of her book, Taking Care of the ME in Mommy. It is another one that you will not want to put down! And I just received her homeschooling book in the mail – yes, she homeschools her three children!
So, do you have any creative corrections you’d like to share? If so, leave a comment!
