tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post931206266189144601..comments2024-02-16T02:47:47.279-06:00Comments on Things With Wings: Giveaway #2: No Whining!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162652506901799048noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-21319443871044597042013-05-07T21:59:25.355-05:002013-05-07T21:59:25.355-05:00oopsies...my email is Rebecca.seeley81@gmail.comoopsies...my email is Rebecca.seeley81@gmail.comrebeccaseeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198735830289420026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-6893942478685531942013-05-07T21:58:09.056-05:002013-05-07T21:58:09.056-05:00I am not a traditional mom... I am a first grade t...I am not a traditional mom... I am a first grade teacher to 22 6 & 7 year olds. NO WHINING is a major rule in my classroom. Once the expectation is taught... I tell my littles that I can't hear whining. Some literally think I can not hear when others are whining. They know if they are whining and want some sort of response from me, they change their tone ASAP! I love this sign! When I saw it during your preview it made me smile, because those exact words come out of my mouth multiple times a day!rebeccaseeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198735830289420026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-84795749221698203372013-05-07T21:52:05.057-05:002013-05-07T21:52:05.057-05:00When the whining starts, I find "jobs" f...When the whining starts, I find "jobs" for my girls to do...dusting, cleaning baseboards, etc. right now these jobs seem fun to them, lol.<br />chickpea05@gmail.comTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252177248663261903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-46428249047347416032013-05-07T21:49:24.632-05:002013-05-07T21:49:24.632-05:00I would tell my kids th
at i do not speak "wh...I would tell my kids th<br />at i do not speak "whinese" and they would always ask what that was and I would just whine back at them. They never liked that one too much....<br />lindsayostrom@yahoo.comlindsay ostromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864301085487780642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-72963969287697183452013-05-07T21:41:37.314-05:002013-05-07T21:41:37.314-05:00Whining is my biggest mommy peeve. Usually I just...Whining is my biggest mommy peeve. Usually I just ignore them if they are whining or tell them, "I can't hear you when you talk to me like that. You need to wait a minute and then try again." safmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893450834960668768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-21082537229559521062013-05-07T21:36:30.347-05:002013-05-07T21:36:30.347-05:00I have three boys at home, 15, 12 and 6. Whining c...I have three boys at home, 15, 12 and 6. Whining comes at all ages :). The tactic that works the best in my home is the mimic, whenever one whines the rest of us chime in and mimic, always a bit louder and more comical. The whine turns to laughter in a short time. Laughter is the best medicine after all!!!Tamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285226331122763351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-72592904568988696782013-05-07T21:35:51.589-05:002013-05-07T21:35:51.589-05:00Joking always works at my house. I repeat how the...Joking always works at my house. I repeat how they sound but turn it up a notch or two. We usually end up laughing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371046884065390378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-70242871104454332632013-05-07T21:34:12.883-05:002013-05-07T21:34:12.883-05:00I would always tell my two boys, "When you us...I would always tell my two boys, "When you use your man voice and ask me politely, I will think about it."Darlene Berry Lauthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825796386443143564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-50761715288799557322013-05-07T21:30:03.032-05:002013-05-07T21:30:03.032-05:00Mason's whining currently is more tantrum-like...Mason's whining currently is more tantrum-like. But I am sure I will hear plenty in the future. His whining now consists of telling me he needs milk, and its in a whining tone and he is only 2!<br /><br />EmilyMeyer87@hotmail.comEmilyMeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848934866252368283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-45724028952115407482013-05-07T21:29:53.030-05:002013-05-07T21:29:53.030-05:00I like the philosophy, "you get what you get,...I like the philosophy, "you get what you get, and don't throw a fit." <br />dressmich@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-11455661096302899432013-05-07T20:04:26.122-05:002013-05-07T20:04:26.122-05:00We ask our children if that's how we talk to e...We ask our children if that's how we talk to each other in our house (or get want we want, or ask for things, etc). They know they won't be listened to if they continue, so they straighten up, use their big girl voices, and ask/speak to us like human beings again. nmgebel@hotmail.comNicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-13020318760442050392013-05-07T16:57:56.075-05:002013-05-07T16:57:56.075-05:00I can't understand you when you whine, you hav...I can't understand you when you whine, you have to talk to me. when the whining continues, same answer. pretty soon they are talking.Mary Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-44457642589130038962013-05-07T16:41:42.765-05:002013-05-07T16:41:42.765-05:00I look at them and say, "I'm sorry, I can...I look at them and say, "I'm sorry, I can't understand you."laura b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16840228572187943610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-52328420908617675912013-05-07T15:33:59.552-05:002013-05-07T15:33:59.552-05:00The dogs don't listen to commands that are whi...The dogs don't listen to commands that are whined at them, and I don't either! I usually say "Is that how we ask?" Sometimes it works the first time, and sometimes there are a few thoughtful moments by the fireplace. <br /><br />-Sharon peculiargirl@yahoo.comSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835643555445061086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-42469762158758321672013-05-07T15:04:55.170-05:002013-05-07T15:04:55.170-05:00Im very old school if they are whining about the l...Im very old school if they are whining about the littlest things i remind them you have much other kids dont have and usually get them to stop. or usually talking to them like an adult.The Pixel Man Repellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347993837708325388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-27004613889925321672013-05-07T15:02:07.583-05:002013-05-07T15:02:07.583-05:00I have yet to discover a way to get my daughter to...I have yet to discover a way to get my daughter to stop whining completely (as if that's even possible). Every once in a while she catches herself and corrects her tone. I consider those to be small victories. She's 5 and learning to read. What if I had a sign that I could just point to every time she whined? She learns to read. I don't have to listen to any more whining. Win. Win.The Webershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718979054354681902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-44064089294418792772013-05-07T13:54:55.041-05:002013-05-07T13:54:55.041-05:00i repeat the old adage - "use your words!&quo...i repeat the old adage - "use your words!". and sometimes i have to remind myself to do the same! Lauren M. lpgberry@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-23936132785915199082013-05-07T13:46:12.900-05:002013-05-07T13:46:12.900-05:00I am an only child and don't remember whining ...I am an only child and don't remember whining much at all, so dealing with my three children when they whine is quite a challenge. I try to make sure that they do not receive whatever it is they are whining about until they change their attitude and ask in a nice voice, with a grateful heart. Ignoring definitely comes in handy, too!<br /><br />Allison<br />roiselaa@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-36094491306465886312013-05-07T13:44:25.132-05:002013-05-07T13:44:25.132-05:00I try two routes, I sing a song/distract him with ...I try two routes, I sing a song/distract him with another object OR I give him the option of doing it now or in 5 min but either way it's going to get done. '<br />stephaniedearco@yahoo.comeverything under the sun flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415430517522343052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-3580204442622564462013-05-07T13:25:17.465-05:002013-05-07T13:25:17.465-05:00Oh my goodness, when the kids were little and woul...Oh my goodness, when the kids were little and would turn on that whining voice, I would totally ignore it. If they kept asking for my attention, I would finally turn to them and say, very seriously, 'Oh! I'm sorry, but I can't understand that language. Please talk to me in your normal voice.' Oddly enough, it WORKED!<br /><br />Great giveaway!!<br /><br />email address: Judy(at)soapnsuch(dot)com<br />blog: cranberrymorning.blogspot.comCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-26660722730445813112013-05-07T12:54:44.121-05:002013-05-07T12:54:44.121-05:00I'm still trying to get my girls to stop whini...I'm still trying to get my girls to stop whining...my mom informs me that I was quite a whiner! Thanks for the ideas! Ignoring definitely works the best!<br /><br />Janice<br />Rise and Shine Mom<br />Riseandshinemomblog@yahoo.comJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05020603385689477738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-83617413923153039422013-05-07T10:52:54.132-05:002013-05-07T10:52:54.132-05:00I usually ask my boys if the whining is helping th...I usually ask my boys if the whining is helping them with whatever they're upset about. Sometimes they stay grumpy over it and keep whining, and so at that point I join in and say "well we better keep whining to see if it will help, and I'll do it too" and they can't stand it and realize that in fact, its helping no one and my "whining" gets on their nerves so they will stop and calm down - most times. :) aligibbons589@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003172300263749559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-79803769352115649212013-05-07T10:28:10.699-05:002013-05-07T10:28:10.699-05:00I have 5 children. Last night on the way to a ...I have 5 children. Last night on the way to a 'Get Fit' program my 7 year old started whining about the talking/singing his 5 year old brother sitting next to him was doing. I simply pointed out to my 7 year old 'whiner' that his 5 yr old brother was one of 3 younger siblings (plus me) who would be stuck riding in the van for a total of almost an hour while he & his older brother got to go to 'Get Fit' & Baseball Practice. I also mentioned that the 5 year old wasn't complaining about not getting to be a part of anything that night & having to sit in the vehicle so maybe it would be fair for him to get to continue to talk/sing out loud during the van ride. Not another whine was made! I was speechless. No yelling & No whining. It was a glorious Silent victory! huthr@sbcglobal.netMama Huthhttps://www.facebook.com/rebecca.huth.90?ref=tn_tnmnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-22572070623761306872013-05-07T09:14:10.405-05:002013-05-07T09:14:10.405-05:00I ask my boys if they lost their big boy words &am...I ask my boys if they lost their big boy words & have them check their pockets! Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640103799875072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195955935456792842.post-84483819434104354342013-05-07T08:56:31.963-05:002013-05-07T08:56:31.963-05:00you don't have to share it - just commenting i...you don't have to share it - just commenting is fine!<br />THE BROWN BOYShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268907116504765568noreply@blogger.com