tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post9199448882431772446..comments2023-08-17T04:16:23.627-05:00Comments on Wornoutwoman: When mom's the bad guy...Kimberly McKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-43492115251631935692007-04-20T08:44:00.000-05:002007-04-20T08:44:00.000-05:00I totally understand what you are going through! I...I totally understand what you are going through! I have a four year old too and she is a HANDFUL! Emotional, irrational, energetic, and talks WAY more than she listens. I watched a show the other day that talked about this EXACT situation and this is totally the norm. The best part about what they said is that this is FOUR and that by FIVE they are usually totally different kids! Preschoolers are what I described and Kindergardners are calmer, less irrational, can better express their emotions and DEAL with them. So pretty much we are just trying to get to FIVE! Oh FIVE, your only 93 days away!Christine - Tutorial Addict :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400392368847661355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-63556944207553377672007-04-19T16:34:00.000-05:002007-04-19T16:34:00.000-05:00I agree. It's important to take action now, so tha...I agree. It's important to take action now, so that you will have an easier time when he's a teenager.Work at Home Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768088515383202190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-80191853088918288012007-04-19T15:53:00.000-05:002007-04-19T15:53:00.000-05:00Great...glad to know I'm not alone and standed her...Great...glad to know I'm not alone and standed here on this subject!!! But wholy moley...planning for teen years...grrreat! :<Kimberly McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221063798391890358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-50040697181717268472007-04-19T12:23:00.000-05:002007-04-19T12:23:00.000-05:00I just wanted you to know - my almost 4 yr old has...I just wanted you to know - my almost 4 yr old has a hard time listening to her daddy and I. And I was told by someone that 4 yr olds are just preparation for the teen years. Great..that is what I want to look forward to!Mommy's Getawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979269385738404912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-26697881017615354872007-04-19T11:20:00.000-05:002007-04-19T11:20:00.000-05:00I have to agree with what everyone else is saying ...I have to agree with what everyone else is saying here. You have to be consistent and believe it or not, children secretly love it. You are being a great Mom by starting this now and showing your son what is acceptable behavior and what is not. <BR/>KudosCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501511143186029607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-86871624456513216522007-04-19T10:28:00.000-05:002007-04-19T10:28:00.000-05:00I don't know about four year olds as I haven't had...I don't know about four year olds as I haven't had any yet but my 2 almost three going on 20 year old is hitting that phase with a running start. One day he's my sweet guy that is so well behaved and the next he's tellin me no & figuring out how to do something himself when I tell him I won't. ie: moving chairs & stools to get the peanut butter jar & a spoon to eat it with. You are right though, it has to be nipped in the bud & with balance, like you said - pick the battles.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731583979680673836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-23570582823885560912007-04-18T16:47:00.000-05:002007-04-18T16:47:00.000-05:00Yes, all 4 year olds go through this behavior. Ac...Yes, all 4 year olds go through this behavior. Actually, my son started at about 1 1/2 and I'm still waiting for him to outgrow it at 16....Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754569649161763050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-79589977575177179462007-04-18T13:28:00.000-05:002007-04-18T13:28:00.000-05:00Not every kid is the same by any means. You will s...Not every kid is the same by any means. You will serve your son best by showing him who is the adult. By sticking to your guns you are the parent. This is very difficult for parents to do, and many give in. If you give in, that tantrum will last longer the next time because he got his way this time. If you stick to your guns than the tantrum will be less the next time.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, I know your a good mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-13950904331041400522007-04-18T11:53:00.000-05:002007-04-18T11:53:00.000-05:00You go girl. It's definently a phase. But if you d...You go girl. It's definently a phase. But if you don't show em whose boss now it sill become ~a lifestyle. And not a great one for you. So I repeat. You go girl :)<BR/><BR/>Love in Christ,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19896003.post-54176912618661204382007-04-18T11:20:00.000-05:002007-04-18T11:20:00.000-05:00I don't know about ALL, but certainly MOST do igno...I don't know about ALL, but certainly MOST do ignore what they're told. You've got to stick to your guns, Mom, remain consistant and your efforts WILL (eventually) be rewarded. Unfortunately there's often another too-soon hurdle to clear, but you did good. Visit my site - there are a few links to other parents with tots that you may find inspiring.Urbanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012754684576766357noreply@blogger.com