tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218215652328409330.post7684561375026937887..comments2024-02-25T04:19:51.451-06:00Comments on Connected Mom: Choose Your Battles--Or Not!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218215652328409330.post-47738029559916293962011-06-04T16:43:23.453-05:002011-06-04T16:43:23.453-05:00I agree that parenting is not a battle of wills. I...I agree that parenting is not a battle of wills. It is easy in situations just as you describe above to turn it into a battle for power or control. Making it playful diffuses it. That's a great example you give of finding connection and not simply correction.<br /><br />And an additional observation: When I have used the expression, it has been in the context of whether I want to bother working on the issue or just let it go entirely. For example, can I give a yes on the perhaps inappropriate clothing choices? or Does it matter that they want to eat this now? That is what I consider "choosing my battles" when I decide whether a choive I or the kids have made it worth challenging or letting go of entirely. THEN, if I choose to challenge it, it is up to me to find a solution that works best to meet everyone's needs. Does that make sense?Zoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218215652328409330.post-31569304617903611272011-06-03T23:23:36.355-05:002011-06-03T23:23:36.355-05:00I totally agree. It's not about choosing batt...I totally agree. It's not about choosing battles, it's about staying connected through the rough patches. Thanks for sharing this sweet story.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725831025483738258noreply@blogger.com