Posts by kateye

I'm wondering if anyone has had success with using these with a toddler (2-3 yrs old)...for example, if a child hits, a sibling, you'd say "We don't hit people, but you may hit this pillow if you are angry." or "We don't throw crayons....

I am with you on this one--I have been offering soft balls to throw inside as an alternative to throwing other toys, but I am not sure if this is effective.  I'm also worried about literally taking ALL his toys away since he...

Thanks to everyone for your replies and suggestions--so sorry to take so long to post, I didn't even realize anyone had responded!     rebelmama--I do have a great support network of family and friends, but it is true...

Calm--THANK YOU!!  so very much--this is just the kind of thing I have been desperately looking for.  Off to do more reading/research....hope your foot heals quickly!!

Sorry--I feel like I'm getting off topic from the OP and taking a lot of attention here!  I think I overstated my DS's screaming--I should say screaming near DD's ear--he's not yelling at her, just trying to get my attention and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Adasmommy  I know you were asking Calm, but I have insomnia and am butting in!  I think it helps a lot to stop thinking of it or calling it misbehavior, and instead think...

Help!!  My DS is 2.5 years old and I have a 1 month old DD.  My DS's behavior has changed dramatically over the past few months and I know this is partly "the age" and partly because of the new baby, but I don't know what to...

This thread has been very informative--thanks to all the posters!  Calm, I'm so interested in your take, it's very refreshing!  I know that as an adult I still have tantrums (embarrassing but true!) and the thing I need...

Subbing for more ideas!

Quote: Originally Posted by mamaUK  Quote: Originally Posted by kateye  I have been thinking about this one some more...here are some additional ideas, sorry if they are...