Losing control
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I use a kids safety backpack. It keeps them safe and gives them freedom to walk. you can get cheaper ones.
Yes I feel like I am always telling her no lol like I'm the bad guy and I get so burnt out on it because I am trying to be calm but also stern enough so she listens and it's so hard to do sometimes when it's over and over again. But I know it's normal for this age still not easy.
Yes, that’s why I still bring the stroller everywhere we go. If she runs away from me then she goes in the stroller, and I told her that’s what will happen, if you run away, then you go in the stroller
@Alex yep snap and we have reins as well he loves to walk but he doesn’t listen and he is like a bullet
My 3 year old has gotten really bad about listening, too. I think it's their age and them trying to test boundaries.
I second the stroller. Safety is not something to play with and it is a natural consequence. If you will not listen and stop for a safety issue, you do not get the freedom to walk. Another suggestion would be practice red light green light as a game in a safe area and use it also for when out and about when he has gotten good at it.
I tell me little boy that someone might take him if he doesn’t stay close to me And it works ….i feel harsh saying it and don’t just say it constantly but it was the only way (besides reins) to stop him (he’s 3.5 now) and is MUCH better now he’s that little bit older He was the same at 2.5
Hold his hand and run with him on pavment he will run out his energy that way he dosent have random outburst 😊