I mean that in the number of kids and the age in years.
Why is it that 3 year olds seem more difficult than 2 year olds to me? Maybe cause I think they will be out of the "terrible twos" and I expect more when they are 3?
Why is it that S's favorite word is still NO along with "I don't want to" and "I don't need to." Isn't she just getting more creative saying No? If I say it as a command, "I need you to get on your shoes and go outside" or "leave your brother alone." If I give a choice,"would you like to go potty or brush your teeth first?" It is all the same. NO.
I am going insane. Timeouts and yelling are abounding. Advice?
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I think 3 year olds are the hardest too. 4 and 5 year old girls are the sweetest things! Hang in there!
one tiny piece of advice. . . I have been trying with my Lex who is a tough little 3 year old sometimes. Instead of asking or commanding, try saying, "let's go get your shoes" or "let's go potty" and helping her takes away the battle.
I have no advice. That would drive me crazy. You are a saint.
I got this article in my email about parenting and thought I'd pass it along.
http://www.empoweringparents.com/oppositional-defiance-and-young-kids-is-it-odd-or-just-bratty-behavior.php?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email04032012CX
If it doesn't work, email me at ddgonda@yahoo.com
That WOULD be frustrating to have her just say NO to choices and everything. I totally related as you were saying age 3 is harder than 2. I completely felt that way with Taya. I am just now feeling that 4 (4 1/2 really) is getting easier. I had heard people say that 3 is harder than 2 (Terrible Twos, Thunderous Three's is what I had heard : ) ) - so I think that helped ... but still, I wish I had gone through it with more patience & calmness - SO hard sometimes!
I'm learning to give myself breaks/time-outs more often & that is definitely worth it. I appreciate you sharing your struggles b/c it makes us all feel human and like we're all just trying our best! Instead of thinking we're the only ones who lose our patience!
Btw, I love seeing the pictures! I've been so out of blogging - so I am really glad I stopped by!
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