Are you dealing with selfish kids? Learn how to discipline an ungrateful child without power struggles, and nurture mutual respect for each other instead. My husband added an extra treat for our then-toddler: a peanut butter sandwich with his oatmeal. The little guy shoved aside the oatmeal for the sandwich and gobbled it up in record speed. Once his hands were empty, though, he cried for more. "It's all gone," we tried explaining to him. Nothing seemed to register. He wasn't thrilled at having eaten a favorite snack—instead, he showed little thanks once the sandwich was gone. This … [Read more...]
5 Unusual Ways to Deal with a Defiant 3 Year Old
3 year old defiant behavior is never easy. Take a look at 5 unusual ways to discipline a defiant toddler without yelling, and with respect instead. Your child's behavior is getting beyond exhausting. He purposefully does something he's not allowed to do, like slapping stickers on the coffee table (which never come off) or hitting his sister. He might throw a toy car across the room and not think anything wrong of it. You've tried time-outs and confiscating toys and privileges. You've even spoke to him in a firm tone of voice and explained why his behavior is inappropriate. Except he … [Read more...]
5 Things to Remember when You’re Losing Your Temper with Your Toddler
Tired of losing temper with toddler? From tantrums to bedtime battles, losing your patience is never easy. Discover 5 effective tips to help you calm down. It was starting to really tug at my last nerve. Normally, I can talk myself down or even ignore my kids when they throw a fit, but sometimes, I end up screaming right back at them. I lose my patience (not to mention my voice). The triggers are usually when they don't listen, or when they overreact or make a big deal out of something that shouldn't take so much energy. Other times I lose my temper when they're yelling at the top of … [Read more...]
7 Things You Should NOT Do with a Defiant 2 Year Old
Does your child refuse to listen, or does the opposite of what you say? Learn how to deal with a defiant 2 year old and avoid these 7 huge mistakes. I try not to call it the Terrible Twos, but sometimes the label can feel so accurate, doesn't it? Maybe your child doesn't listen to a single word you say, no matter how you try to say it. Transitioning into daily activities—dinner, bedtime, clean-up time—is a struggle so intense and exhausting you end up giving in. She might even resort to hitting or biting, leaving you ragged from trying to discipline and rein her in. If this sounds … [Read more...]
Toddler Acting Out at Daycare? What You Need to Do
Handling your child's behavior when you're not there can be a challenge. Learn exactly what to do with your toddler acting out at daycare with these tips. Disciplining at home is hard enough, but what do you do when you're not there to manage your child's behavior? From daycare to preschool and even to a nanny caring for your child, you'd think it'd be easier to let someone else handle his behavior. Instead, you more likely feel helpless hearing about your child's outbursts. You might even feel judged, wondering what the staff must think of your parenting skills. Perhaps you're … [Read more...]
How to Handle a Car Seat Tantrum
Struggling with convincing your child to get—and stay—in a car seat? Learn how to handle a car seat tantrum effectively with these tips. I felt stuck. My three-year-old son refused to go into his car seat and didn't want to go home. As an infant and toddler, I could always maneuver him into his seat. Now though, he was too big, strong enough to push back. If he didn't cooperate, there would be no way for us to go home. I felt so vulnerable, unable to do anything unless he was willing to comply. I wasn't alone in my frustration, either. SSBE reader Lori emailed about her child's … [Read more...]
What to Do when Your Kids Don’t Listen to You in Public
Do you spend every family outing managing misbehaving kids? Learn what to do when kids don't listen in public so you can enjoy your time together. SSBE reader Sharon wrote in with a situation many of us can relate to: kids who don't listen to us in public. Maybe you've had to raise your voice just to get them to hear you. They run away when you need them to stay put. Or they touch things they should leave alone. I've seen similar behavior myself, whether with my own kids or from observing others. Kids who don't stay seated at story time despite parents telling them to pay attention. Or … [Read more...]
When Your Child Seems to Ruin Everyone’s Day
What to do when your child ruins everyone's day with tantrums and outbursts? Learn how to turn a bad day around and embrace your child's temperament. An SSBE reader wrote how her daughter seemed disagreeable nearly all the time, crying and screaming every day. Her emotional dial was set to extreme, with every response an outburst. Once in a while she complied, but on most days, she was defiant and rude. It can be frustrating when one person in the family seems to have the power to ruin everyone's day. After all, we entered parenthood with thoughts of snuggles and warmth. Instead, … [Read more...]
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