Let me see if I can guess what is happening in your home...
Your children won't get up in the morning, pick six outfits and throw everything on the floor.
They do not like what you've made for breakfast.When the children are gone to school, you may be home with younger children and must attend to them, who can be just as difficult.
Older children come home and it starts: they do not want to do homework. They may start fighting with each other and of course they are not hungry for the meal you prepared for dinner.
Bedtime is another war of wills--they want to stay up and do not get ready for bed when you tell them it is time. Does any of this sound familiar?
This may seem like an over-exaggeration of children's behavior, but most parents go through at least some of these child-rearing problems. The parents are so used to it--they may not even realize it is so terribly draining on them--because they have never had peace!
Parent's solutions: yell, hit or ignore. None of these methods work.
Have you ever watched the TV show called "Supper Nanny?" I am a Parent Coach and agree with many of the Nanny's techniques.
After receiving my Early Childhood degree, I was a Nursery School Teacher for years. And then I became a nanny and watched children in their homes for many years. Most importantly, I love children!
My job is very satisfying because I can help parents and they are so thankful.
One particular family had two boys, ages 3 & 5. They were undisciplined and very disruptive--fighting and taking each other's toys. The boys refused to eat anything--but they loved sweets!
The parents were separating--in large part because of the stress of the boys adding to their marital strife.
I explained what they needed to do and what they needed to stop doing! I told them Parents are in charge!
They tried hard and it took some time but it worked!I recently called to see how they were doing and not only are the kids well-behaved and happier, but the parents are in counseling and are trying to stay together!
I can bet they will not have any teen-age situation because my program is for the long term!
Parents can call me with any questions or concerns There are simple answers and I can give them to you Completely confidential. Good Luck!