thread: Distraction "Tricks" To Nip Tantrums in the Bud Before They Happen.

  1. October 15th, 2009, 11:39 AM #1
    Bathsheba
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    Jul 2005
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    Distraction "Tricks" To Nip Tantrums in the Bud Before They Happen.

    I've just discovered a good one:

    3yo DS was starting the throw a wobbly because I wouldn't let him watch any more TV. He had his fist raised and was looking for something to throw at me. I had a light-bulb moment:

    "Do you want to use the vacuum cleaner?"

    HELL yeah!

    So now he is vacuuming the kitchen Going from past experience he eventually gets sick of the noise and effort... but I reckon I have one successfully distracted 3yo for the time being!
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  2. October 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM #2
    MelS
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    Oct 2006
    Melbourne, Victoria
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    That is hilarious!! Marley loves the vac too, so I might have to steal that aversion technique!!
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  3. October 15th, 2009, 01:07 PM #3
    sneakysparkle
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    Brissy
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    thats awesome Bath!!

    Sometimes I turn into an animal - jump on all fours and growl or get my elephant trunk on you do what you gotta do don't you!!
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  4. October 15th, 2009, 01:22 PM #4
    Jennifer13
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    Jul 2005
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    Oh dear! I might try that one next time. There's always a sponge for wiping things down or clothes to peg on the line (my DD's fave activity) if the vacuum cleaner doesn't work!
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  5. October 15th, 2009, 01:25 PM #5
    rhyb Guest

    Wow mines letting Aiden sweep the patio. Best. Game. Ever. Just ask him
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