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My 2.5 and 5.5 yr old don't listen to a word I say



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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:02 pm
I'm crying and feel like cursing and yelling. The entire afternoon was spent with older DS teasing his younger brother , arguing wh me, being rude and grouchy. And wild. Both of them together. They don't listen to a word I say. Please help me.
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hodeez




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:05 pm
Have you tried Punishments, rewards?
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avrahamama




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:12 pm
Is he hungry, have to pee/poop, drink, sleep? Usually once we rule all that out they become manageable again
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:29 pm
Have you watched Supernanny? You might get some great tips from her
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amother
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Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:30 pm
Sarah Chana Radcliffe is the the way to go!!!!
Sign up for her emails, and whatever else you can get your hands on.

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https://dailyparentingposts.com/shop/

(There are others, but I find them too permissive and “soft” for my liking.)
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pizza4




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:40 pm
Can you separate them, give them an activity to do that they love, or do an activity with them, even if its reading a book or doing some yoga moves to calm down. Maybe send one to play at a neighbor for a bit to give them a break from each other.

We all have these moments.... have some compassion for yourself and all you're doing. Take a few moments to breathe and make yourself a tea.

Literally had such a moment earlier and I'm going "you're not listening to me!"
I remember a teacher in 12th grade talking to us about parenting, and making fun of this phrase we use when overwhelmed. Saying that its useless. Lol.
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pizza4




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Feb 24 2020, 6:42 pm
Another thing that works for me when a kid is angry and upsetting his siblings I pull out some paper and a pencil and say draw what you're feeling, or draw what happened in school. You have to know your kid if it would go, but perhaps its worth a try. My child has been very receptive to this.

Mainly though, make sure you're first in a good place, calm and okay with yourself.
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