tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536248450101009498.post1421374547767476332..comments2024-03-28T03:18:34.278-04:00Comments on my scrapbook table: Advice Please! The Terribles Two's!Sarah Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07550611002961947431noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536248450101009498.post-87126415830677867842007-04-10T15:52:00.000-04:002007-04-10T15:52:00.000-04:00Have you read Dr. James Dobson's The Strong-Willed...Have you read Dr. James Dobson's The Strong-Willed Child? It will be a lifesaver for you. She's probably a very intelligent child, they seem to be the worst...they get bored easily. The best advice I can give (from a Mom with two adult kids) is distinguish between defiance and childish behavior. Then tackle the first head-on every time (don't give an inch, she'll take it and run) but let the latter go. Child training is most of all parent-training! :o) Best of luck to you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536248450101009498.post-29407689905632304652007-03-29T21:20:00.000-04:002007-03-29T21:20:00.000-04:00My DS (now 4) has always been spirited but I could...My DS (now 4) has always been spirited but I could channel it (usually with physical activity)! My DD (16 months) is an absolute demon. From the get-go, she has screamed instead of cried, still has not slept through the night and has always "pushed the barriers". Typically, my DS at this age was quite obedient and wanted to help out...my DD will help out with certain things (like the dishwasher) but I don't know how many times I have told her not to climb in the dishwasher, go near the stove or throw any number of items on the floor (not only that, she has chewed the rubber off my stamps and inked herself more than once...the horror!). I used to think I was such a great mom because my DS generally did what he should especially when all his energy was channelled...my DD proved to me that I have all new challenges to overcome!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the only advice I can give is to hammer away at her behavior every time she does something wrong. My DD has been getting timeouts ever since she could walk. Of course, it is never a long period but it will give you a chance to catch your breath and her a chance to get distracted by her current "obsession". Plus, as much as I hate too, if either of my kids act out in public, I have to be willing to get up and leave immediately (whether it be dinner out [which really doesn't happen] or during grocery shopping). It may be extremely embarrassing for me but they have to learn that they will be taken out of the situation if they don't behave. My SIL regularly did this with her DS...she would sit outside the car and watch him while everyone stayed and enjoyed supper...ah, the joys of motherhood!<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up!Allison Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709725791930196158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3536248450101009498.post-86828082359976299832007-03-29T18:45:00.000-04:002007-03-29T18:45:00.000-04:00I love you sissyI love you sissyHobby Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652182455934225856noreply@blogger.com