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audiobooks work as a punishment... imagine jeremy clarkson reading every single one of TJ/elfin's posts on STW, thats enough to make any kid behave.
We have 22 month old twin boys and nothing works they are just mad:-)
I really think that age is just too young to understand crime and punishment, tbh. Hence tantrums.
You have two weapons in your armoury as a parent, Chocolate Buttons and The Naughty Step.
Use them well.
What do you do if you are out and about and the naughty step is miles away?
People go out with their kids?
@molgrips Our friends have a naughty corner. You can always find a corner, but you can't always find a step.
one thing I find to be useful when talking to a small child is to get down to their level - so you have the same eyeline - and make sure they are looking you in the eye when you speak to them. I make sure I have their full atention by saying "are you listening to me" and waiting until they say yes before I say what I have to say.
I'm not sure if its a conscious thing or not - but kids seem to find it very easy to ignore what an adult is saying to them (if they don't like what it is you are saying).
Travis - I live in a lighthouse/windmill/igloo
What do you do if you are out and about and the naughty step is miles away?
Naughty Stand.
What is wrong with you people?
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=beat
Naughty step, consistency and actually [b][u]doing what you say you will[/b][/u]
Plenty of exercise and consistent bedtimes help a lot in the medium term.
Plus using his full name in a soft but steely tone.
Naughty step, consistency and actually doing what you say you will
Yeah but young enough kids won't make the link
Give them a taste of their own medicine
Throwing yourself down at [i]their[/i] feet and kicking and screaming at the top of your lungs is a method that I've seen work to great effect..
especially in a busy supermarket or high street
Yunki that was on a TV advert.. 😉