Comments on: Don’t kick your flip-flops over the fence! https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/ Surfing The Waves Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:43:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Serrana atacado https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-517 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:26:10 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-517 What a hilarious and relatable story! It’s so true that as a parent, you have to master the art of not laughing at a kid’s drama. The way Madilynn’s serious reaction was about a lost flip-flop is a perfect example of a small problem feeling like a huge one in a kid’s world.

]]> By: growin49_wp https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-516 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:20:14 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-516 In reply to loopyloulaura.

My face talks in an out-loud voice, whether in moments of hilarity or moments of complete disbelieving frustration.

]]> By: loopyloulaura https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-515 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 21:18:13 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-515 I’m a giggler I’m afraid and often struggle to keep a straight face when something devastating (NOT!) occurs. I want my children to have the confidence to laugh at themselves. Thanks for linking up with #MischiefAndMemories

]]> By: growin49_wp https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-514 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:09:49 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-514 In reply to Annette, 3 Little Buttons.

Laughter is one of the greatest diffusers of big emotions – only after acknowledging the big emotions, of course. Validation is an important part of teaching how do deal with the feelings.

]]> By: Annette, 3 Little Buttons https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-513 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:07:43 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-513 Bless her! A lost flip flop (especially if it’s a favourite) can feel like the end of the world. Those big emotions can really take over, and it’s fantastic that you were able to defuse the situation – even if there was a bit of giggling hehe. Thank you for joining us for #mischiefandmemories

]]> By: growin49_wp https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-512 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:25:04 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-512 In reply to Josie – Me, Them and the Others.

Oh, mama, I have been in the “don’t laugh no matter how funny it really is” place so many times! My husband and I have had to leave the room a time or two in such moments. It’s important to remember that these amazing little humans have huge emotions but no idea what to do with them. Everything is a teachable moment. Thank you for stopping by!

]]> By: Josie - Me, Them and the Others https://growingupinthelord.com/dont-kick-your-flip-flops-over-the-fence/#comment-511 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:51:30 +0000 https://growingupinthelord.com/?p=3473#comment-511 We are really struggling at the moment to help our ten year curb his overreactions to everyday misfortunes and it most definitely doesn’t help when we laugh but sometimes it’s just so hard not to. A flip flop over the fence would definitely have done it for me! Occasionally we can get him to see the funny side but usually not until after the event. #mischiefandmemories

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