Thursday, January 27, 2011
Growing up isn't easy
We have been having a rough time right now especially with Ella, and behavior problems. Ella has slept through the night since she was about 2 months old, but since having Allie, she wakes up at least once a night. She loves to push her limits and it is driving me insane! I need advice. How do you deal with kids and their bad behavior issues?
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I don't have suggestions for the sleeping issue. (but if she was sleeping through the night at two months old....it's only fair that you have a rough stint) :)
As far as behavior - I do have a suggestion.
Kids need to be taught HOW to behave and HOW to speak nicely. I love to roll play/ coach my kids. For example.
mom: "Abigail, it's time to put the blocks away."
Abby: "No. I don't want to"
Mom: "Try that again"
Abby: " No."
Mom: " Abby...Say.... Okay mom, I will pick up the blocks."
And then you wait (or reiterate)until she responds properly. Then, just to help get her started, you take her by that hand (stay at level zero so she can see that you are in control) and you walk her over to the blocks to get her started.
It's kind of like training a dog. Good thing we mom's have OODLES of time to train a bunch of hooligans! :)
I think kids go through phases of acting out. She may just need more one on one attention from you. Especially with a new baby around. She needs to know that you will give her positive attention and that she doesn't need to earn your attention through negative avenues.
Now.... do you have any advice on how I can keep my fourth grader from kissing every boy she passes in the hall?
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