tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347076874386586110.post303564292772875528..comments2016-06-08T19:08:33.434-07:00Comments on The Most Spank-less Job in the World: The Right Tool for the JobTricia Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07088601464755102884noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347076874386586110.post-25779342941449964742011-01-22T07:43:19.821-08:002011-01-22T07:43:19.821-08:00My experience? An ounce of prevention is worth a ...My experience? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Your management of your child's overall stress/stimulation level will do a lot to contain the "tantrums." Toddlers and preschoolers already have so much going on, with their huge surges of physical, mental, and emotional development.<br /><br />I also think it's important to beware of the "slippery slope" worries. Parents (me included) always fear that their kids' difficult behavior will increase in severity and/or frequency. I find that the upsets come in spurts that last a couple of weeks. And what works to dissipate them changes--so we're constantly challenged, as parents, to be flexible. During these times, it's *very* important to make sure we (parents) are rested, eating well, and getting a lot of support.Tricia Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07088601464755102884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347076874386586110.post-58205963156187482692011-01-03T19:18:22.466-08:002011-01-03T19:18:22.466-08:00This blog is perfect timing for me since my child ...This blog is perfect timing for me since my child is nearing 2 and is definitely testing boundaries and watching our reactions. From the above list so far, I typically try numbers 1-3 and then skip to 7) withholding attention. Luckily her tantrums are very rare so we are only dealing so far with things like, refusing to get her diaper changed, refusing medicine, and seeking out objects or areas of the house she knows she shouldn't get into. Mostly we tell her the rules repeatedly and then try to distract her on to other things. The real parenting will begin very soon though. Looking forward to seeing more on this topic!cnjoeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822653509618513130noreply@blogger.com