Any ideas for resting my voice when I have 2 small children (I've been told not to talk, but easier said!)

Answer 1

How small?

Maybe you could enlist their help (or the older one's help) and make it a bit of a game. Something along the lines of 'Mommy as to rest her voice because its a bit poorly so I need to to be ever so good and help me with things. Use hand claps to get their attention and a star chart for good and bad things throughout the day instead of shouting at them. Get them to help you ask for things in shops. Plan a nice big reward for them for when your voice is better. Maybe instead of videos get some craft things together and you can all make a project - sticking autum leaves onto things maybe - which will keep them out of mischief!

Answer 2

When I worked at a children's summer camp I was always exhausted from speaking loudly and often! The best thing I ever learnt was to talk to the children softly, so they have to listen to what you are saying. And often they then reply more quietly too (which saves your poor ears too!)... When I needed them to be quiet it would be tempting to shout over them but I figured out that if you just say, "You need to be quiet now" in a normal pitch and tempo, and of course, a couple of times, they often respond. They pick up on your calmness. and the the word "need" makes them realise it is important. Then tell them whatever you need to say and say it s.o.f.t.l.y... Mmmm much more soothing for both of you. That said, drink water and take a cough sweet if it all gets too much! Hope that helps and good luck :-)

Answer 3

If you need to rest your voice then you have obviously taught your kids to ignore you by constantly shouting at them .

so you will have to teach them a different rule .

ask them in an even and moderate voice do as they are asked ,

if this gets no response ask again in an even and moderate voice ,

if you still get no response repeat yourself in the same manner but add a consequence .

if you still get no response carry out the consequence no ifs no buts no conversation no reprieve .

depending on the severity of the consequences you deliver your kids will soon recognise that perhaps it might be better to comply in the first place .

Answer 4

Do you have a husband? A mother? A friend? Anyone who can come help you? You obviously need some assistance in this situation, so who can you count on?

Otherwise, I suggest a lot of Disney Movies to keep them quiet at least for a few hours. And send them outside to play.

Answer 5

How small are the children? Old enough to read. That you can use as a education to read your messages you write. Or tell them Mommy can't talk and use your actions to answer there questions.

Answer 6

Watch the Simpsons episode where Homer has his jaw wired! He uses a portable chalk board.
Also you could use it as an opportunity to learn and teach your kids sign language and also to practise for sponsored silences.

Answer 7

I have the same problem. What usually works for me is to let them color, watch a movie,or put music on so they can dance, while I do housework. It just takes my mind off of them for a little bit. Good luck! :)

Answer 8

Tell them that you are all playing a game, who can be the quietest, and who wins gets a prize. Or just tell them they have to be super good as mummy has cannot talk alot.

Answer 9

Actions speak louder than words.

Answer 10

well one thing you could do is make it a game for your children, to have them act out what they want and you can respond the same way. drawing pictures.