My 4-year old cannot recognize any of my boundaries. Last night, she opened a child-proof antihistamine and took several pills (poison control said it was OK). She will eat toothpaste from a high enough medicine cabinet, disobey me during time out, cry and throw herself on the ground if she doesn't get her way,etc. Her teacher told me she has some mild defiance issues but aren't serious. I've taken away toys, treats, given spanks, and she's starting to stay in time out for a large portion of the day because of her rebelliousness. Am I correct to seek out counseling? Any good books anyone can recommend? I'm really exhausted by the butting of heads. Thank you very much Nancy
2007-02-06
14:23:03
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