tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post7001589655030779102..comments2023-10-30T09:43:02.452-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Mom: Can You Hear Me Now?Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11208441574957302008noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-743705612696395982012-08-29T17:40:26.845-04:002012-08-29T17:40:26.845-04:00I taught 3 year olds in preschool before quitting ...I taught 3 year olds in preschool before quitting to stay home with my daughter. ALL 3 year olds are like this, and yes, it will get better. I used to tell the worried parents of my students that consistency is key. But now that I'm staying home, I see how impossible that is! So I say strive for 80% consistency. Most importantly, don't make threats you don't plan on following through (ie"If you don't get your shoes on we're not going to Grandma's!" even though you know you'll go anyway).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-77861264312450164272012-05-26T00:54:35.530-04:002012-05-26T00:54:35.530-04:00This is so interesting because I have a three mont...This is so interesting because I have a three month old right now and almost everyone I meet says to watch out for when he turns 3. That it's not the "terrible two's", rather the "terrible three's". Even though baby Owen is only a few months old, deep down I'm SO worried for when he turns three. I'm interested to know how things then out with Chica!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-31642205815620510432012-05-22T01:38:28.464-04:002012-05-22T01:38:28.464-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Androwhttp://www.contentproz.net/buy-articles/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-85786527537753443712012-05-21T22:57:02.932-04:002012-05-21T22:57:02.932-04:00You are not alone. My daughter just turned 4 and I...You are not alone. My daughter just turned 4 and I have been struggling with getting her to listen for a while now. She has flat out said to me that sometimes she just doesn't want hear me talking. Usually when I am asking her to do something she doesn't want to do or when she's in trouble. It's frustrating. Oh and the running in the parking lot ( have totally been there) that stopped after one time she saw a dead squirrel on the sidewalk when we were on a walk. She asked me how he died and I told her that is what can happen when you run in the street or a parking lot. Cars are big and fast and can't see you when you are small. I know it's kind of blunt, but it seems to work for her.Tara Lymannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-12152023976377444732012-05-21T22:47:19.861-04:002012-05-21T22:47:19.861-04:00Avery and Chica sound very much alike. Its hard bu...Avery and Chica sound very much alike. Its hard but I think the reason she gives you a hard time is bc she's most comfortable with you. Little kids have to follow directions all day long about everything if you really think about it. I think it's a normal developmental stage to push back. I also think that being consistent and firm (but not angry) is what children need when they're pushing back. They need to be given a little space to exercise their freedom and firm limits when they overstep acceptable boundaries (probably differs for every family). Mean what you say and stick to it. If you know you're not going to follow through with something don't say it. Also, pick your battles.Briannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838625907377357191.post-18293331799049144562012-05-21T22:34:46.564-04:002012-05-21T22:34:46.564-04:00Wow, this is my life. some days are definitely bet...Wow, this is my life. some days are definitely better than others while other days I plead with her to be good, listen to mommy and just be sweet. hand to God one day she told me she doesn't want to be nice because bad girls have more fun. I almost died. glad to hear I'm not the only one!Momma Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907328477382521950noreply@blogger.com