tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post272280216290844798..comments2023-06-27T10:12:16.156-05:00Comments on Salt in Suburbia: Rules of EngagementSalt in Suburbiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432750831029839363noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-64897335590470580622011-11-08T11:12:24.499-06:002011-11-08T11:12:24.499-06:00It's interesting because we have had issues wi...It's interesting because we have had issues with Teagan & Aubrey and I think it's a birth order issue or something. Teagan is always telling Aubrey "no" when Aubrey asks Teagan to be her friend. She started saying "no one will be my friend." Now that Aubrey is in school we have heard from her teachers that she plays alone. When we asked her why she said "no one will be my friend." I am not sure what the parenting answer is, but I try to be careful to let Teagan know that what she says makes Aubrey feel bad. Also, if Teagan can't include Aubrey in playground play then Teagan can't play either. It's a fine line between sibling rivalry and bullying. In today's world, what a child says about another child may be true but it isn't always necessary for a child to say it. Thanks for posting this and giving all parents food for thought when it comes to their child's social interactions! It's not any easy thing to deal with.AubreyTeaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144959410515790927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-65769970222373783182011-10-26T08:49:45.562-05:002011-10-26T08:49:45.562-05:00Thank you for this post. I don't have any advi...Thank you for this post. I don't have any advice, just prayer...it's what I do lots of for my crew. Nathan attends a group called Little Lambs every Wednesday evening while I am in Bible study. A couple of weeks ago his class was outside our window, they were all in a line marching around the playground....and there was my Nate at the end of the line, not marching and biting his fingernails...it made me feel bad for him. My husband encouraged me by saying ...Lisa, Nate will never march with the crowd, and don't ever think that that is a bad thing...point taken.Lisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06480140151087942999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-31179433418089242022011-10-23T01:48:09.905-05:002011-10-23T01:48:09.905-05:00Wow! I have some of these same stuggles with my k...Wow! I have some of these same stuggles with my kids. My oldest son, 2 years older than Shaddy, has social skills issues. He isn't quite on the autism spectrum, but he stuggles in some areas. He is so much the same as Christian on the playground. And he is oblivious to things like food on his shirt or face. :) It is so hard to watch him stuggle in those situations, when it is effortless for my other kids. I have no words of wisdom, but I feel your pain!Sarahhttp://sarahonthecoast.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-68799370352293323352011-10-21T13:30:57.339-05:002011-10-21T13:30:57.339-05:00Thanks for the comments, and Cari, thanks for remi...Thanks for the comments, and Cari, thanks for reminding me about the Sugar Witch. I'm going to need to pull that trick out of my hat again soon :)Salt in Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432750831029839363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-41943299944874153812011-10-21T09:25:39.700-05:002011-10-21T09:25:39.700-05:00Oh, fyi, I'm re-posting Sugar Witch today, tha...Oh, fyi, I'm re-posting Sugar Witch today, thank you, 4-ever grateful for that GEM!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871517399157141234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-58309006968710299942011-10-21T09:23:55.973-05:002011-10-21T09:23:55.973-05:00Agree with Bonnie, loved the post! I suppose it i...Agree with Bonnie, loved the post! I suppose it is a catch 22 with the boys. They are lucky to have each other, to support each other and be there for each other; but then again, finding your independence away from your twin must be hard too. Gabe is a lot like Ehren, he tries so hard, and when he gets it right, it's awesome, but it's hard for him. Most times he starts talking to a kid/adult and just keeps on walking while he's talking without eye contact, but that will come. On a positive note, it's nice that Ehren has Christian and Anna to model some of the more social behaviors. He'll get there! And I love what you say about family and sticking together! Great post girl! <br /><br />Oh heehee, sneakily, love it :-)Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871517399157141234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860063892715394757.post-46906388544484151332011-10-21T07:57:42.775-05:002011-10-21T07:57:42.775-05:00Just wanted to say that I really like this post. ...Just wanted to say that I really like this post. You don't often go in this direction, and it's nice see you have some of the same issues we have, but in a different way. I'm going to "share" it here and there.Bonnie@TheFragileXFileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949930490509336767noreply@blogger.com