Comments on: How to Create a ‘Yes Space’ Outdoors (When You Don’t Have a Yard)

By: Mini

Mini — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:01:11 +0000

Hi,
Can a 4 year old kid detected with autism provided a “YES” Space like shown in this post?

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 03:23:22 +0000

If you can, plant high bushes to obstruct access 2 the wall if possible or thorny bushes so he won’t want to go near them when you show him he will get hurt maybe. If not, add some planters attach with quick-crete so they cant be pulled down.

By: Fia Southgate

Fia Southgate — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:48:57 +0000

Dear Janet, I have a 20 month old. He is a climber – anything and everything. Our entire, relatively small garden is a mostly yes space! My challenge is one area with a low wall near that he likes to climb up and walk along – it’s the boundary between us and our neighbour. Any ideas?

By: Kay

Kay — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:10:03 +0000

Hello Janet,
It is my honor to have listened to your book “No Bad Kids”. I am not a mother but a great auntie to two little girls Nikayla and Naylani. My focus here is on Nikayla Roze a 3.5 year old. She was the 1st baby in the family for a long time until her baby sister Naylani Amira was born 5 months ago.
Nikayla’s parents are my 26 year old niece and and her boyfriend who is 29. They have never had Nikayla on a schedule and it has really begun to show in her behavior. Nikayla doesnt listen to anybody 90% of the time. She says “No” too often and always runs away when beckoned to come. She wants this and when she cant have it shes says she wants it over and over again until she gets it is or she finally gives up speaking words of disaproval like “you are mean” or “fine, I wont play with you”.
I listened to your book but I’m not real certain the proper way to communicate with her is.
I say to her, “I would like for you to come here please”. Or I know you want to be able to run over there but I cant let you because its not safe”. That works sometimes.
My precious “lovely” (my nickname for her) is so out of control I need help!
I’ve recommended your book and articles to her parents to no avail.
I am a 57 year old woman who never had children because I felt this world was a rough one and I come from a family of 10 kids all one mother and one father who believed in spanking their children. I dont share their beliefs.
Sincerely,
Auntie Kay

By: Fin Tatello

Fin Tatello — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 02:09:53 +0000

This is a great idea, but I have to admit the patio idea made me a tad nervous, when thinking back to my sons toddler days. He was an exceptionally good climber and would have made quick work of getting over the railing! Maybe under very close supervision it would have been ok!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 17:22:06 +0000

A safe yes space for baby/toddler is always a good idea, but what are your thoughts on spending time outdoors with the freedom to explore? My family follows many of your principles, but if I had to, I would classify us as more “free range” in terms of learning to live in space indoors and outdoors. We have a 7 year-old and one year-old and really see the benefits in our older daughter in terms of confidence, knowing her limits, etc. Obviously our priority is to keep our children safe, but we (and them) have enjoyed seeing where their interests take them as they explore. What are your thoughts on free-range living within the family space?

By: AE

AE — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:35:37 +0000

In reply to Sara.

Hardness of the floor is rarely an issue I believe. Little babies who are on their back or crawling won’t have hard falls… And if they are just starting to walk, it still won’t be a hard fall, they learn quite quickly.

Our place has tiles all over, so for the sake of insulation, especially in winter, I use large interlocking EVA foam mats,which are very firm, but certainly softer than tiles if that’s your concern, and don’t prevent movement (like a yoga mat would, as baby can’t slide, but you could use a yoga mat and lay a sheet on top).

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:26:23 +0000

Any chance of knowing whether the floor is wood or a harder surface? We have a patio with really hard stone tiles, and I’m wondering whether an outdoor carpet will be enough for our babe – or at what age it’s no longer an issue? Any ideas on an affordable covering that would survive the elements (rain, CA)? Thank you all!