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Post by emmasmom12205 on Mar 28, 2007 17:13:11 GMT -5
Most days we are at our wits ends with her. Nothing (and I mean nothing) seems to work...anyone got any ideas?
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Post by countrymomof4 on Mar 29, 2007 9:53:59 GMT -5
I also have a preschooler and a toddler so I know what you mean Have you tryed keeping her busy with a little structured time, like playing blocks for a time -reading for a time I find that if I keep my child kind of on a schedule it helps with the wild running around and out of control stuff. I try to make things fun like arts and crafts time outside time. Don't get me wrong this is all pretty layed back schedule as schedules go- but I try to keep mine busy! When I have house cleaning to do mine helps The smallest one has a baby wipe to dust for example and my preschooler has his water bottle with just water for cleaning. I also when it is laundry time get them to help put away. Little ones do like to help mom! It takes patience but I can tell you this works for me!
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Post by emmasmom12205 on Mar 29, 2007 19:26:55 GMT -5
Thanks. She is not on any type of schedule, but I am gonna sit down tonight and make up a loose one. Hopefully that will help the situation. Thanks for the advice.
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Post by Bridgette on Apr 2, 2007 6:45:05 GMT -5
emmasmom, how did it go making up a schedule? has it helped a bit?
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Post by emmasmom12205 on Apr 2, 2007 15:31:51 GMT -5
A little, but not a whole lot. She still is throwing a fit over anything and HAS to get her way. (She thinks). I also increased her outside time and I think that is what helped the most, but Lord knows, I can't spend all day outside.
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Post by juanitalynn on Apr 9, 2007 19:22:47 GMT -5
When my daughter was 2, she tested me. She learned very quickly not to pitch a fit. If she did she got a spanking. I never let her have her way when she reacted in a negitive manner. Only when she has behaved properly, did she receive what she wanted. You should check out www.nogreaterjoy.org click articles. They have A LOT of child training ideas & biblical answers to all of your child training needs. I have all 4 of the Train up a Child books. They have helped me to see how to train my child the bible way.
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Post by ivyemmasmommy on Apr 9, 2007 19:30:33 GMT -5
I always thought a 2 or 3 yr old was to young to help around the house. Wow I am happy I did not let that stop me! My dds help pick up their rooms, and the living room. I also don't give them new drinks untill they bring me their cups. This has helped us. I also use bath time as a time to get some work done. our bathroom is right across from their room, so I fill the tup up a little then pick up their room. Always check on your children. . Like every 3 minutes when doing this, and keep the bathroom door open. But it has given me so much more time. Give it to God. Talk calmly, and try to understand that a child is still learning EVERYTHING. God has a way to show us what we need to learn in a loving way, we too should try the same. Best of luck. Destiny
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Post by mountaingirl on Apr 9, 2007 20:49:21 GMT -5
My 1 year old will be 2 in June and started throwing the major temper tantrums about a month ago. We were able to nip them in the bud by doing a few things. One we too spank him once he starts, we don't give in to his demands, keep him on a schedule with room for flexibility, he his required to help set the table (which he absolutely loves) and help clean up the toys. We have 3 rules in our house: Listen, Show Respect, and Mind yourself. Listen means do what you're told, when you're told, and how you're told. Show respect means to everyone even your siblings. Mind yourself means to mind your attitude and your business. This way the children don't have to worry about the rules changng. Our youngest is already learning the rules.
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Post by bettyjo on Apr 20, 2007 15:02:25 GMT -5
It is hard but what every you decide to do you must do as couple everytime on matter what. I had a friend who I learned a lot from plus I have worked in daycares and ran one out of my home. I found that even the infants can pitch a teper tantrums in fact I was almost bitten the other night by 6 month old. She was mad. As a parent you can do more than a daycare provider. One is she testing you to see if no is no. If you can have a place that is quiet to take her so she gets no attendation. I had a fold up tot camp chair I keep in the hallway as a place where I could sit my daycare kids. This is what I call their calm down and get control time. I used a playpen when they are young to throw their temper tantrums because it was a safe place.
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