I’ve talked about tantrums in regard to toddlers. However I see an ever increasing amount of older children still having tantrums when they don’t get what they want. I believe this behaviour is a continuation from toddler hood because it wasn’t quashed when it first surfaced. Children use the tactics they know work to get what they want. If your …
Don’t forget Respect
Because I said so…………….. How many times have you used that phrase? I know I use it. Here are my reasons why. I don’t have to explain myself every time I ask a child to do something. I explain it when it’s required. I’m the parent and I make the rules and decisions, some of them are non negotiable. I …
Never chase a toddler!
I had a conversation with a young mum recently who said she was having trouble with her 1 yo running from her and laughing, wanting to be chased. We talked for a bit and I conveyed my reasons against it. When my kids were small, good behaviour was very important. Manners, no tantrums and first time obedience was what I …