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I work basically full-time outside of the home and have two boys; 10 and 5. They drive me crazy most of the time with their fighting, yelling and complaining. How do you deal with this and not loose your minds in the process. Any suggestions would be great, thanks!

Posted by Cammie on 11/09/2009 11:34 AM

 

When my boys have a particulary hard time playing together I let them "practice" by working together.  Anytime they start to fight I find a chore that they have to work on together.  This works well during long school breaks when they start to get bored.  The first day is rough, but by day 2-3 I just have to suggest it and they decide to either get along or find something solo to do.

posted by Jade on 11/09/2009 02:33 PM

They are probably driving you nuts because they feel you are not spending time with them, together and individually.  Put some mommy and me time on the calendar and let them get excited about it.  Explain to them that you have to work but that it doesn't mean that you don't love them or that it is ok for them to act up the way they are.  Set boundries but follow through.  The follow through is the hardest part.  But it will help if you do what you say you are going to do. 

 

posted by mommylopez on 11/10/2009 12:23 AM

 
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