I have a really hard time getting them to listen to me and keeping them interested in activities. They talk back like little teenagers. (What are u suposed to say when u tell your 3 yr. old not to do something and they say " i already did it, ha ha"
2006-06-20 11:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Go back to basics.....
Cut out sugar, caffine, junk food, etc
Feed them lots of fresh, unprocessed food
Take control, discipline them the first time everytime. If you dont and wait till the 3rd or 4th time of telling them to stop then they think they wont get in trouble till the 3rd of 4th time.
2006-06-20 11:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by Stewiesgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them the same thing that your parents told you. You do not pay me to entertain you. I have a daughter that is 3 1/2 also and when she is making me crazy I tell her to go into her room and play or play in the back yard. I have also been know to let the play in the tub for an hour or so. I fill the tub with tons of cooking utensils and tell her to make me a cake then when that is done I have her built a princess castle. I also set up a tea party and serve her and her 3 doll 'friends' they are very cute...
Twins...my hat is off to you my dear.....one can make me crazy. Good Luck.
P.S. The water on the floor is a small price to pay for content children (who by the way are quite good at helping mommy wash the floor, I give her the towel and have her clean up the mess.
2006-06-20 18:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agre with the cutting out sugar part. Also ignore bad behaviour and praise good behaviour. Just take whatever it is they are doing wrong away from them, say nothing and walk away. They will soon learn if they want attention from you to do things your way and behave properly. When my twins have tantrums and wont get out of my face so we can all calm down, I put them outside on the doorstep for a moment, then when they stop screaming I open the door and ask if they've finished. I usually get a yes, sorry mummy and they come back inside and behave better! lol
2006-06-20 18:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a twin, and first hand when they get together they can be trouble. I would get a time out chair and EVERY time they did something wrong I would put them in it and make them sit for 5 min. If they got up the timer would start over. The chair should be in a room that is not entertaining to them and don't put them together, keep them separate while they are in time out. My twin sister and I are almost 31 and we don't like being apart for long,
2006-06-26 20:32:35 · answer #4 · answered by bern 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the TV more often. Kids are picking up HORRIBLE habits from the brats we call child stars.
Take them to Story Hour at the library.
BE FIRM with them. Ignore them when they don't act as you expect them to, but make sure you set clear expectations.
PUNISHMENT and reinforcements are good. Take something away when they misbehave.
About the attention span ~ check their diets ~ too much sugar and artificial flavoring can wreck a child's brain development.
Best wishes, good Mommy!
2006-06-20 18:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids need brain food like fruits in abundance and water .Fish and related products are good for those who have no allergies. Watch their nutrition.especially sugar laden and food coloring products.Nature is a stimulating classroom.Expose them to the unfamiliar so that they can be fascinated and want to know more.Put an apron on them and encourage them to paint with a sponge or brush. Create a scrapbook or picture book. Children are intelligent and need to be challenged more. Never give them a chance to win at negative or unacceptable behaviour It is not cute..Introduce them to music via a keyboard or one of their/your choice.Supervision is powerful especially if you are involved.Children need time with people who love them more than things.
2006-06-20 19:04:12 · answer #6 · answered by Aoiffe337 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignoring them when they're bad is hard. As a choild, I thrived on negative attention bc my parents both worked all day and came home to feed me and Off to bed.being bad got their attention even though I was a good kid. Finding something they love will refocus their attention. For instance, music or nature may pique their interest. Good luck!
2014-03-30 15:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the development of the mouth... it does do a lot doesn't it... divide and conquer .. one in one room the other in another room for time out ...loss of certain things also works ... the other ideas above will help ... here's a site that amuses them for short periods its free ..if all else fail demand a refund from the hospital let me know if it works
2006-06-20 18:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either disipline them in some way,or just ignore it.
2006-06-20 18:18:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋