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| Going nuts! |
My issue is this, I am stressed out with my 4 year old. I feel like she is wearing me down, and enjoying it. She is an extremely smart, strong willed little girl. I give her choices, I let her decide on certain things, but everything is an argument. She is so sassy lately and disrespectful to me and my husband. My husband had less tolerance for her then I do, and she has not picked up yet on the consequences. I feel like she is not catching on. Any advise? I had a breakdown tonight too my husband and he thinks that I am letting her get the best of me. I am getting discouraged as a parent. I love her so much and just want the best life possible for her, but she is making this journey a bumpy one. I know it is not supposed to be easy, but I feel like I am failing. |
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| I feel your pain sister. My four yr old is the same way. She has the smarts to manipulate every situation. I am still trying to get her to understand the consequenses for her bad behavior but a failure til now. She is really sassy and disrespectful towards me. She has everything and wants for nothing, but I feel like she doesnt care. We must put our minds together and figure out a way. I hope we get a solution soon, for our sanity depends on it. TTYS!!!!!! |
| posted by Virginia on 10/26/2010 |
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| I totally understand where you are coming from. My four year old is the same way. She is disrespectful to me and my husband but mostly towards my husband. Everything is a battle and we constantly argue. My husband has no patience with her at all and that leaves everything for me to deal with. If you can thinks of anything to help let me know!!! |
| posted by Amanda on 10/31/2010 |
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| Might I direct everyone to the book, Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves. Or, you could start with the authors website, naomialdort.com. She has some good articles on the toddler years. She also does private sessions, if you can afford them. She is very knowledgeable and clear about what is going on in your relationshiop with your child. No, I don't work for her, I have just benefited from her guidance!:) She is very allowing about the child directing their own life and doing as they choose, while at the same time being a strong and clear leader. I have a very strong-willed, spirited & bright 2 &1/2 yo. It has been challenging, but much improved after i sought guidance. Children are not naturally sassy, obnoxious, etc. When that is happening, there is an underlying need nor being met or some other issue. I know I haven't given any direct advice, but i hope this leads you to a more peaceful home! |
| posted by Karen on 11/08/2010 |
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| Have you ever thought of putting her in swim lessons? Swimming is more than just a life saving skill. Swim lessons help teach classroom behavior, encourage working with groups, listening, socialization and much more. The best part is that the activity can really tire little ones out so you can get a rest! Reno has new swim school opening in January 2011 and they are offering free registration to everyone who signs up now. Check out their website: www.renoswim.com |
| posted by Tiff S. on 11/21/2010 |
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| I work with children this age, and it is very typical at this age to become more independent as they are learning about the world around them. I would have to say one of the best things you can do for them is to have them be apart of social situations where they have to practice taking turns, making choices, being patient, etc. |
| posted by Dana on 12/01/2010 |
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