How do you deal with tantrums and pushback from your children?

Q8. How do you deal with tantrums and pushback from your children?

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Time outs for reflection and lost privileges.

 

Usually, we pull them aside and give them a time out. It's important for them to realize it's not right and they can't get away scott free. Everyone has to do their chores. #CleaningAsAFamily

 

I get to eye level with them and tell them in a normal voice that the behavior is not allowed and if it continues them something will be taken away for a few days. In my 17 year olds case her phone lol

 

I restate what is expected of them and the consequences or rewards of what will happen afterwards. Then I ignore them. I don't put up with the whining, just go on with my business.

 

I tell them that it's not okay, but also try not to react if necessary. I have a lot of patience too.

 

Sometimes I have to step away and let their daddy or grandma or grandpa deal with them. It can be tough and stressful at times.

 

Take away the power cords to the game consoles, tablets and phones!

 

A8- Relax, this will happen when they are trying to disagree with what is happening. Take a time out an reevaluate to see their point of view #CleaningAsAFamily

 

Well usually I tell them to make a good decision, and that if they do they will not be consequences like no TV. Sometimes that works sometimes it doesn't... lol

 

Thats a good idea, sometimes it's best to step away and let dad take over.

 

q8 "i tried and put his "mind" on something that i KNOW will trump something he is crying over "

 

a8 time out and they go their room to reflect on what they've done

 

A8: Honestly, I completely ignore it LOL As long as they aren't hurting themselves. It has worked wonders so far, if they don't get the negative attention they're looking for, they give up LOL #CleaningAsAFamily

 

I like that, and always hear out both sides of the story.

 

I do it more often lately. They seem to listen to him much better then me anyways lol

 

Good point! #CleaningAsAFamily

 

If my son starts having a tantrum, we have a chill out corner that he has to go sit in until he calms down. We started it when he was two and now he is six. Works great!

 

I had to do that because my throat hurt from yelling at them all day, lol

 

I can honestly say... tantrums never was an occurence. The "push back" syndrome really wasn't a factor either. I just got that "NO" comment from my son A LOT. Children try us.... but mommy doesn't do tantrums LOL! #nipthatinthebudquick! =) #CleaningAsAFamily

 

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