This is going to sound like I am complaining (maybe because I am) but being a parent can be so hard sometimes. I was really thinking that I had escaped the Terrible Twos since Seth is nearing three! Boy was I wrong. I think I hear "but I said no!" and "But...but..but..." "I don't want to..." followed by a sharp folding of the arms on an hourly basis. Everything has turned into a power struggle, from putting on clothes to coming inside when we are done playing in the backyard. Did I say that parenting was hard yet? Whew, I'm tired by 8 pm! Sometimes I feel like I am walking on eggshells and anything I ask is going to be a battle. I know he will get over it soon, but in the meantime I need to make sure to keep my patience and be creative in my discipline. Anyone have any tips or good parenting books they have read?
Despite all that he sure is cute and makes me laugh so hard sometimes!
He has a Chore for about a month or so. It is setting the table. He does this faithfully almost every day!
and can say the sweetest things. He loves to please and asks, "did I make you happy?" He asks if he can do things "in a couple whiles" and loves to point out every octagon shape he sees! Our most recent conversation was about Heavenly Father. He asked where he was and I said in Heaven, so high and far we can't see Him. He said, "I want to visit him in a couple whiles...um in October!" I love talking to him. He learns so fast and is so smart (which is probably half of the reason we struggle sometimes.) He tries to reason and argue everything....um future lawyer??
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Good luck, it does get better. My mom told me that one and three were worse than two. I think it all depends on the kid.
Oh my so cute... I wonder what your little girl will be like. Cant wait to see you guys in oct.
I definitely think 3 is worse that two at least as they get closer to 3. Still how can you not just want to munch on that adorable face that he makes.
I read this article once on how to avoid power struggles. One way was to give a conditional "yes." The idea is that a child stops listening after he hears no. So you find a way to answer yes with a condition. Ex: Can I watch TV?
No, you have to pick up your
toys.
Instead, say: Yes, you can watch TV after you pick up your toys.
Another strategy is to offer a choice. Also, take time to think and don't answer right away. Say, "I'd like to think about it for a minute" instead of saying no right away.
There's no easy answer and no one parents perfectly. Just keep saying it won't last forever. Good luck!
He is such a cute little guy. What a big helper. I am sure you are doing an awesome job!
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