I am divorced. She is the only child. I can't get her to stop throwing tantrems. What should I do? I've tried everything. She cries a lot. She wants everything to go her way. Spanking doesn't help anymore. I tried talking to her but after a while she does it again. Help please!!!
2007-03-05 23:49:22 · 6 answers · asked by blondi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
ignore her
stop giving in to her
put her in the corner
take away priveledges and favorite toys then make her earn it back.
praise good behaviors
give her a hug every great while
2007-03-05 23:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need the supernanny! this is a lot for a child to deal with.
1. her parents are divorced.
2. she is the only child and may be spoiled.
be consistent with your punishments. let her know that you are there to help her with anything that is bothering her. and when she does something wrong, don't let her get away with it or she'll just keep doing it. give her a warning first. tell her that if she continues her behavior, she'll get a time out. when she does it again, give her the time out that you said she would get when she did it again. tell her if she does it a third time, she will get a spank. and when she does, give her a spank. now she knows you'll do what you say you will. when my kids don't listen to me after i've already had to spank them, i have them pick out a toy that will be put in a box to be later given away to charity. this usually helps!
try praising good behavior. tell her she's doing a good job when she does something good and that you are proud of her. maybe she'll try to get positive attention from you rather than negative attention all the time.
good luck.
2007-03-06 00:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by impossiblemama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time out with a book or something. No TV either. Go to bed early. If she comes out of her bed/corner early pick her up and set her back till she does her entire time. It is a battle of wills
2007-03-05 23:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by stephenn1998 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say you are divorce. we'll that a lot on a child. to have parents divorce. she may be lashing out. she probally wants a dad. just take her in your arms and say i love you sweetie. show her some love. good luck. if that dont help. try getting her in to counseling.
2007-03-06 00:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by bay bay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting her in the corner. My son is 5 and hates it... but it seems to work. All I have to do is ask him.. which corner? And he straightens up. It will take a few times for it to click in for her..but I think it will work for you. Good luck.
2007-03-06 00:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spank her or dont pay attenetion to her when you realize it dont brother you she will stop
2007-03-06 00:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋