Reflecting back, I did a lot of talking instead of modeling. As a logical parent, I thought I could explain the reasoning behind misbehavior & have him realize that his good behavior benefits everyone, including himself. Well, he is 2 yr.’s old, perhaps I should have demonstrated more & done less talking. It could have [...]
I’ve been experiencing power struggles, tantrums, crying, and disobedience with my 2 yr old son. So far, I was unsuccessful and did not see lasting/positive results with timeout, rules, yelling, and occasional spanking. Actually, I despise these parenting methods, they go against the very core in which we all are… LOVE! I’ve read a handful of [...]
[ Update: June 2010 Timeout is not nearly as effective as quickly distracting him to another activity or offering him choices between two things/activities. From what I've gathered timeout is really intended for children over 3 years old. I've read "Setting Limits to Your Strong Willed Child" and it suggested that I make my point clear [...]
