I am at my wits end with DD1 and i KNOW it's an age thing as so so many people are also mentioning that this age group can be a little 'difficult' but it really is time for a change, an attitude adjustment for both DD1 and myself.

DD - Turned 3 in October and has always had a bit of an atitude, total daddy's girl and thinks he is going to save her world when she's in trouble with me, while she doesn't get everything she wants and she is not majorly spoilt by us she does have quite a bit and has quite a bit of freedom.

ME - i need to stop yelling, i am starting to sound like my mum and it's driving both DP and I nuts. I need to calm down and realise no matter how clever DD is, how helpful she is she is still ONLY 3 yrs old and doesn't always get why i am so angry.

Plan of attack:
1. Naughty Mat - i have grabbed an old bath mat and put it facing a wall at the front door, when she is being naughty and not listening (all day every day) or throwing a tantrum for no reason she will be placed on the mat, when she is finished i will look her in the eye, talk calmly, ask if she knows why she was there and then explain to her, tell her i love her and let her go.

2. Deep breaths - i must remember to COUNT TO 10 before i say what needs to be said when i am angry or frustrated at her, take deep breaths and not yell when she's not paying attention.

3. Mummy Time - i am going to ask DP to look after DD2 and try and take DD1 for some mummy time, maybe take her shopping to pick a present for DD2.

So who's with me, is it time for a change.. what is wrong, what needs to change and whats your plan of attack?