The Learning Corner

Our littles have lots of feelings. Sometimes BIG feelings. Here’s a space for tips and ideas to help with those feelings.

These tips are helpful for all ages!

“If whining gets under your skin… join the club. I’m a founding member. We’re in this together.”

Why do our kids whine? For one, whining is a sign of desire + powerlessness, and there’s not many things that are harder than feeling those two things together. Confession: I whine under these conditions, too!

Kids whine because they often feel alone and unseen in their desires. Of course, our job as parents is to make decisions that we feel are right for our kids, even in the face of protest—but this doesn’t mean we can’t say “No” and still connect to their feelings.

The other day at lunch, my son whined for a grilled cheese cut into pieces. I paused and thought, “Huh. My son is actually asking me to hold a boundary, so he can let out some feelings. He is whining and being so unreasonable as a way of saying to me, ‘Mommy, be firm, provide a sturdy container for me. I need a good cry.’”

I stopped trying to make things better and just said, “These are our food choices today. Nothing feels good, huh? Nothing feels like you want it to.” He screamed and protested and cried. He needed it.

And if you’re thinking right now, “Okay but what do I do if the whining just won’t stop?!”… I’ve got you covered. If you want to conquer problem behaviors like whining, rudeness, and defiance, comment “I’m ready” and I’ll send you a link to learn more. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Have you been dealing with a lot of whining lately?”
Dr. Becky – Good Inside

Its Great Goodie Grab time again and we need your help to make it the best year ever! On October 26th from 5pm-7pm, we need volunteers to set up, pass out food, pass out candy, monitor games and help clean up from the fun! If you can help, please contact Becky Wade (bwade@redeemerric.org)

The Great Goodie Grab is on its way and we would love for you to join us! Come dressed in costume and prepare to have a frightfully good time playing games, getting candy, and using our photo booth! Everything is FREE and the fun begins October 26th from 5pm-7pm! Questions? Contact Becky Wade (bwade@redeemerric.org)

Join us for Mom’s Night Out: Pink Out Party! Let’s have some fun while raising money for an important cause! On October 11th, we will have the fellowship hall decked out in PINK for a night of games, raffles, shopping, and of course lots of yummy food! Be sure to come dressed in pink and invite your friends! Tickets are $10 per person and all money raised will be donated in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.