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

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October 15th, 2009, 11:39 AM
Bathsheba

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 :cool: 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!
October 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM
MelS

:lol: That is hilarious!! Marley loves the vac too, so I might have to steal that aversion technique!!
October 15th, 2009, 01:07 PM
sneakysparkle

thats awesome Bath!!

Sometimes I turn into an animal - jump on all fours and growl or get my elephant trunk on :lol: you do what you gotta do don't you!!
October 15th, 2009, 01:22 PM
Jennifer13

Oh dear! :ROFL: 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! ;)
October 15th, 2009, 01:25 PM
rhyb

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

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