i was away for a few days and upon my return i learnt that the kids that i look after ( one is 14 month and the other 3 yrs) have developed some *not so nice habits* they cry when they do not get their way.. ( by crying i mean loud/screaming/shriek/ tantrum/ etc).. i am puzzled and do not know how to handle this.. sometimes i find myself almost crying too...help.. how do i handle this. oh and time out is not working so well too...
2006-09-08 07:03:14 · 7 answers · asked by tamrastic 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Sounds like they are off of their routine. It will take up to 2 weeks to get them back to normal. Just be firm with them and keep to the schedule you had with them before.
2006-09-08 07:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my son did this, I found the best way to curb this behavior is to walk away and completely ignore him. Kids that are doing this LOVE an audience and the more frustrated and upset you get, the worse they will act. I have worked with preschool children for over 10 years and when they did this we would just carefully place them in a safe area and let them have a tantrum, when they realize it doesn't affect anyone they soon stop this behavior. Good Luck.
2006-09-08 16:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has a habit of crying when he doesn't get his way. Laying on the floor and having his tantrums. Which, I just let him do it! I go on doing what I have to do and just tell him No. No means No. He can cry, lay on the floor, kick his legs, whatever! It is still a No. I go about my cleaning because I don't want him to know he is getting to me. If they know they are making you angry then that just makes them want to do it more. That is the point, they want to get on your nerves!
Just count to 10, put a book in front of your face like you are reading (even if you can't) just to look like you are busy. He will get tired of it and stop once he knows it won't get him anywhere.
If my son starts hitting the walls or throwing things, then I just count to three. If he has not stopped by the time I count to three then I set him on the couch for time out. I get eye level with him and tell him why he is getting a time out. In a stern voice. If he gets up, put him back and go back to what you were doing.
2006-09-08 16:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by ForeverLove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what ails you or them, stick with the original routine. Once the kids see that things are back to normal, they will go back to being those sweet polite children you once cared for. Try to see this from the kid's perspective. Their nany was gone for several days and their days were not how they were used to living them. It was a disruption to them. So they are just stressed.
Be patient and give them time. They will return to normal shortly.
2006-09-08 14:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Meesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just watch Nanny 911!
2006-09-08 14:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by Christina M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably overstimulated by the person who watched them while you were away. Try to help them find activities that they can do alone (especially 3 year old). Stay strong, girl.
2006-09-08 15:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by HD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a few days for them to adjust again to your way of handling them, be patient andunderstanding and they will get better,[ whoever was caring for them allowed this behavior and it will take some time to undo the damage and get back to the regular routine...
2006-09-08 14:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋