what to do when you are being driven up the walls by the kids?

Question

just because kids drive you up the wall doesn't mean they are naughty. I'm sure other mums would agree.

Answer 1

I take my sister's kids off her hands for a day. I've even taken them overnight, just to give her some breathing room. I come over with food or take her out for just a couple of hours to a restaurant just to "get away" for a little bit and provide a sympathetic listening ear as she rattles off her frustrations. It's not a cureall, but it does provide a little relief, at least.

Answer 2

They are driving you up the wall cos they want your attention and are bored.

Put your thinking cap on and do something fun for all of you. A mystery short car drive with an ongoing game - first to spot - whatever. When you get to somewhere i.e. woods, park, beach, all pile out and have some fun.

You don't need to spend lots of pennies. Take a picnic - get them to help you prepare it.

Sometimes the most fun is had when doing something spontaneous.

Remember the dusting, polishing etc. will wait, they are only children once and when they get older and go and do their own thing the opportunity is lost.

Have a lovely day - all of you.

Answer 3

they are just being kids-are they driving you up the wall because it's the holidays? If so take them out give them some attention grab a ball and some tennis racquet's or a basketball, they have a lot of energy make them use it up. spend time with them read to them give them some puzzles to do, challenge them at computer games anything! If it gets too much grab a coffee and disappear into another room.

Answer 4

Entertain them. Give them something useful to do that also helps you.

My kids are 4 & 6 and I am trying to tidy up today (after doing this & haveing breakfast obviously). I am going to get them to tidy their rooms but we are going to amke a game of it so they won't get bored easily.

We are them painting our bathroom so again, they will need entertaining. My fav pastime for them, and they enjoy, is giving them kids safety scissors, plain paper, prit stcik and an argos catalouge. They cut out pics from the catalogue and make up new toys with them or they get clothing catalogues & make new people.

All harmless entertainment but ithat fails, I'd go with the "hand them on the walls by their shirts" - I like that one!!!

Good luck :-)

Answer 5

all kids are going to "drive u up the wall" plenty of times during their life however not allowing the times that they do turn negative is key. give yourself a "timeout"-locked yourself in the bathroom & take a bath or locked yourself in your room * read or watch a movie or call a family member or close friend & ask him/her to watch your kids for a while so u can regroup-whatever u decide just remember-they grow up too fast to not enjoy them while u can, enjoy all of them-the good, the bad, & the "driving u up the wall" times

Answer 6

pay attention

assign some thing to do
drawing or painting
dough toys
cut and fix paper projects
board games - monopoly etc.,

Provide healthy snacks - at break times.

Provide a time schedule written and pasted at conspicous place.
Write the penalties. Children like to follow a structured pattern if there is one.


Plan control act. It is hard work.

ENjOy

Answer 7

Sometimes if my kids are being silly but annoying and I have to think about if I should get mad or let it go, I will join in and be silly myself. Then we all get to laughing and it makes me feel better to let off some steam and it makes the kids feel better and lets them know that Mom is not always so serious.

Answer 8

You need to keep calm. Give yourself a time-out. Make sure someone is watching the kids. ...even just going into the room to breathe will help. Take care of yourself....go to the gym.....go for a walk....
I do all of that. You need to find a way to gather energy. Nobody asked you to give birth to them...least themselves. Do not let them think you are not coping,.... take care of yourself now and then, because if you don't- you will burn out....

Answer 9

I'm a single parent with 3 teens and a 7yr old,since my divorce things have been hard,what i do to try to keep calm,is make sure my youngest is ok then i disappear into my room and come on my pc,i listen to music and do the hardest jigsaw puzzle i can, we all need our own quality time,grab it while you can.

Answer 10

Take a break. Kids are a blessing. God sent them to us. They may stress you out from time to time, but just think of your good memories and how short the time is before they grow up and move away.