DS is almost 4-years-old and I feel like I have to constantly repeat requests of tasks for him to do in the morning. I can't tell you how many times I ask him to get dressed, brush his teeth, and put his socks and shoes on before he actually does it. I know he hears me he just chooses to ignore it. It delays us leaving on time because I'm busy getting myself and DD ready and don't have time to "hold his hand" on every single thing. Any one have any tips on things I can do to help this? Is it just the age?
Re: Constantly repeating yourself to toddlers
I don't have any tips, but DD was especially bad with the morning routine around age 3.5-4, and now at almost 4.5 the not listening to what we say has expanded to most of the day. I don't have any great tips so far, but I'm right there with you.
I don't know if yours is distracted by toys, etc but removing those items, or placing them in the car, etc has helped us. DS gets to take one small toy in the car each day so that helps get him out the door without fighting.
So just commiserating GL!
My fiance and I had issues with this with his four year DD last summer. She refused to wear pants and only wanted to wear leggings. After a couple incidents with her father taking the rein on disicpline, she now can finally get up, pick out a shirt and jeans and put them on herself. She's becoming a very independent little girl. I'm proud of her. We still have to tell her, okay it's time to get dressed or its time to make the bed, but once she hears that she goes off and does it. I'm hoping my next one learns as quickly.