So are the 2’s giving a cakewalk and the 3’s terrible for anyone else ?? 😂

My son just turned into a crazy kid the day of his birthday it was like a switch almost I am worn out 😭 he doesn’t listen everything is a fight or he’s telling me no uggghhh whhhhhy lol I’m doing gentle parenting considering introducing a timeout chair I typically have him sit down until he calms down but I have to keep sitting him back down so idk! What are you guys using as a consequence I always talk to him after he’s calmed down but he still doesn’t want to hear it he’s legit a little monster and I don’t know how to stop it.!

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Logical and natural consequences. Ignore behaviors you don't want to reinforce. Negative attention is still attention. Relief nursery has some great parenting classes where you can talk about what your experiencing and get feedback and tips.

I also want to advise caution about giving consequences for big feelings. This can teach a kid that it's not okay to have feelings. If you don't like the way your kid is expressing their feelings you can try to offer tips on how they can deal with them but if that doesn't work just know it won't last forever. Sometimes when my daughter is mad I will tell her to run across the room and high five the door or wall with 2 hands and that feels really good for her. Last night she was freaking out at bedtime and I told her a story about me holding her while I was holding her and how calm and relaxed she was feeling and that she was going to drift off to sleep. And then she did. My daughter is very receptive to stories. Starting with a formula like "you were having a hard time/you were feeling this, mama is here holding you/now you're okay." It's almost like a guided meditation.

I’m in the same boat, it feels like a huge switch over night and i am so lost and feel defeated.

@Ashley same girl same !!!

@Kelly I’ll try that today usually I can make him laugh when he’s upset unless he’s furious !! Which he seems to be lately ll so I will try something maybe tell him to hit his bop bag or something lol ! We’ll see how it goes ! And where can I find relief nursery do they have a YouTube or something?

@Erica praying for us through this phase girl 😂 like seriously!! Bc it’s a little rough around the edges!!

Fr lol

I'm suddenly wondering if this is a local to Eugene, OR group. I don't get on often. Relief nursery is local. But honestly any parenting classes wherever you are that teach about consequences would be helpful! I'd look around if you live somewhere else. Maybe ask a local parenting/resource Facebook group. :)

Yes!!!! I miss the 2s so much already lol

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