tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post5523178317493700969..comments2024-03-28T16:03:56.398-04:00Comments on parentwin: When a Three Year Old Loses Her Mindparentwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056331784261915713noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-71039633548240134562018-08-11T03:03:32.344-04:002018-08-11T03:03:32.344-04:00I am glad you shared such an amazing post and than...I am glad you shared such an amazing post and thanks for writing and bringing something positive for us.<a href="http://independencedayindia2018.com/happy-independence-day-2018-whatsapp-status/" rel="nofollow">Independence Day Whatsapp Status</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775310290966491030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-36018290435991919322012-02-02T15:56:21.072-05:002012-02-02T15:56:21.072-05:00Ouch! You have my deepest empathy, I remember days...Ouch! You have my deepest empathy, I remember days like that!<br /><br />I can only tell you what worked for me, but here goes: For the sibling standoffs I created the 'kissing rug'; a big, bright red, pair of lips. When the hullabaloo got too bad they stood, nose-to-nose, on the kissing rug...they weren't allowed to talk but making silly faces at one another was required which generally led, eventually, to fits of giggles and 'kissing and making up'. (and a quiet talk with Momma when the situation was defused)<br /><br />When that didn't work, or wasn't exactly appropriate for the 'occasion', I found that doing the unexpected provided great relief....or at least a moment of humour that helped me get through it. I would often whisper an invitation to the young'un to give me a moment to do whatever needed to be done and then I'd give them my fullest attention....then seat myself comfortably and ask them to give me a scream concert. Whispering often gets them to lower their volume simply so they can hear; and for whatever reason, knowing they have your full and undivided attention for their greatest efforts seems to help them get over the screamies. Another great tactic, if you have the space, is to put a small wading pool of warm water on an uncarpeted floor and give them spoons, bowls, funnels, etc... to play with. Putting a large piece of plastic under the pool helps keep the floor dry and after an hour or so of playing in the kitchen pool naptime suddenly seems like such a good idea!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-73190176179604180152012-02-02T15:07:15.513-05:002012-02-02T15:07:15.513-05:00Adults have those days too, we're just better ...Adults have those days too, we're just better practised at handling them. Haven't you ever had a day where you wanted to throw the bagel at the wall because the guy at the bagel stand didn't toast it like you asked him to and no matter how hard you try you just cannot get over the fact that your partner ate the last of the peanut butter last night and you woke up craving it for breakfast? Maybe that's me projecting my day... Stay patient, stay calm and let her see for herself that the temper tantrum over things she can't control is hard work and not worth it. Of course that's easier said than done in the face of an unreasonable toddler....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com