And i have been "ahem" blessed with one like me!
I have a screamer, a NO sayer, a kicker, a yeller... A pent up aggressive nutty little spit fire!
Im waiting for the F bomb to fly any day!
I have tried every kind of parenting there is.
The walk away method.
The ignoring method.
The evil eye method.
Ive taken toys away.
Had her take time outs.
Mommy time outs.
Read so many books my brains gonna explode.
Im all about her expressing herself. Being her own person.
But sometimes the line must be drawn.
Where i draw the line is...
She has to pee. Yep its a big fight.
She has to brush her teeth twice a day.
She has to pick up her toys and her mess(with assistance).
She is not allowed to kick, hit, or talk rudely to anyone!
She is to follow directions the first time asked.
She is not to boss an adult around.
Well those are the things i dont tolerate BUT she still does them daily.
So i pray for patience.
I look for ways to redirect her attention.
I use rewards when im super drained and beat! Stickers and suckers sometimes work... But only sometimes!!!
So i try to find supportive mom friends. Nice role model children for her to be around. I make sure shes well rested. Eating plenty of super healthy foods. Drinks enough water. I limit sugar and any junk food. Has tons of outdoor play and exercise.
Which all for sure help.
For me i take a ton of deep breaths.
Ignore even more bad behavior.
Walk away from the tantrums.
Keep my cool.
Workout.
And hang with girlfriends!!!
Good luck all of you mommys and daddys! Its no joke this parenting gig!
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