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misjenn
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Discipline for 2 year old?
misjenn
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Any good books, advice, etc. She isn't phased by raised stern voice, time-outs, 1,2,3 Magic is an illusion to her, I am finding myself getting more and more irritated easier because she isn't listening. I guess it's just 2's and it doesn't help how easily distracted she is lately (literally she has fallen on the stairs 2 this week because she was too busy looking at God knows what)...Anyone? Suggestions?
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Re: Discipline for 2 year old?
Sounds like it just might be age appropriate behavior. We had a rough couple weeks at our house recently (and at plenty of other times too...) with limit pushing. The recent one I think is because I've been working a little longer hours and Megan wanting more 1 on 1 time. This week has been better because I've been able to carve out some good play time when I get home in the evenings.
I get really iritated too sometimes - it's just hard, especially with 2! But I remember someone (mcgee?) saying something that stuck for me "when they are at their worse, they need you the most" and that helps me re-focus on what's causing the bad behavior and what Megan needs from me.
For book recs I really like Positive Discipline the first 3 years https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Discipline-Toddler-Laying-Foundation-ebook/dp/B000OVLKEA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1277919796&sr=8-2
and Playful Parenting
https://www.amazon.com/Playful-Parenting-Lawrence-J-Cohen/dp/0345442865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277919898&sr=1-1
although this one is more of an overall parenting technique / methodology? but it does touch on discipline and I think the general idea of playful parentings helps reduce / eliminate most discipline problems
Good luck! and lots of ((((Hugs)))))