Thanks for your reply. What do you do when they won't go to time out though? or you have to physically put them there and they flail around and hit and scream and then when they are there she just sits and cries wanting a hug the whole time ( I can't not hug when she's like that and have to hug her)???
Oh hun I hear you.
I have found that I have to have a day with just DS1 and myself and make him number one since Ds2 came along.
But really dont have any advice! Good luck hun! xx
I don't have a 3 year old, but I am hearing your anguish. It sounds like you're struggling with your own expectations too.
I think the only thing that kids really understand is who is in control. If you're yelling etc, then you're clearly not in control. That idea of 123 Magic sounds like it plays on the idea of calmness, and maintaining composure...NOT easy when you have a serious public tantrum or one child is hurting another.
I am at the start of all this toddler assertiveness, so i feel a bit useless...but just know you're not alone and you're doing the best job you can. Have a bubble bath or something tonight to unwind...
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What do you do when they won't go to time out though? or you have to physically put them there and they flail around and hit and scream and then when they are there she just sits and cries wanting a hug the whole time ( I can't not hug when she's like that and have to hug her)???
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