I have very lottle patients and three kids any ideas on how I can control my temper?
January 5th, 2009 by adminIt seems as though my kids know I am having a BAD DAY but continue to fight and nag each other, I ask them to stop and behave but they don't and I resort to yelling and spanking because I have talked and talked!
You have to find some down time for all of you in the midst of chaos! I know even professionals, like teachers, doctors, etc. will ask someone to watch the kids for a couple of hours so you can get away alone or with a friend for awhile. Maybe even exchanging babysitting with another mom can help you both. Otherwise, I used to just tell the kids to calm down and watch tv, read a book, or take a nap for at least an hour without bothering you or each other. Helps everyone's mood. When my kids were especially cranky during an already hectic day, we all sat down and told funny stories for a bit, or I read them a book and tried to have a good laugh. And then pray school will start soon and for God to give you the strength to endure childhood! Good luck!
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January 6th, 2009 at 2:20 am
you need a break. One day to yourself. Does it seem like all you do is feed the kids, and clean up after them, and wash dishes, and do laundry, then cook for your husband?
Every mother goes a little bit crazy because the dads dont know this, but kids like to annoy the mother. Usually the mothers are around more than the fathers, and its always "Mom, can I" or "Mom this" or "Mom, make" or "Mom help me". They dont ask the dads for things as much as they do the moms.
Ask your husband or partner for a you day. Take one day and relax and have fun away from the kids. You desperately need it.
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January 6th, 2009 at 3:05 am
When I'm loosing my patience, and I recognize it, then I tell myself to breathe. It's when I loose it and don't recognize it. By the time you start yelling and spanking, it's too late. It sounds like you don't want to spank your kids, which is fine, but it doesn't sound like its working. Try feeding them less sugar. High fructose corn syrup is especially bad.
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January 6th, 2009 at 3:38 am
You have to find some down time for all of you in the midst of chaos! I know even professionals, like teachers, doctors, etc. will ask someone to watch the kids for a couple of hours so you can get away alone or with a friend for awhile. Maybe even exchanging babysitting with another mom can help you both. Otherwise, I used to just tell the kids to calm down and watch tv, read a book, or take a nap for at least an hour without bothering you or each other. Helps everyone's mood. When my kids were especially cranky during an already hectic day, we all sat down and told funny stories for a bit, or I read them a book and tried to have a good laugh. And then pray school will start soon and for God to give you the strength to endure childhood! Good luck!
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January 6th, 2009 at 4:20 am
I think you should stop yelling and spanking and do something that will dent their memories, such as limiting playing time. You should be firm, but nice enough so your kids can trust you…trust is always important. You hould ezplain to them why you are punishing them and how they can behave so you DONT punish them…
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January 6th, 2009 at 4:59 am
You are going to have to just teach your kids how to behave. Without being mean or abusive, teach them that you are in charge and that there will be punishments whenever they ignore you and continue to do wrong.
That said, kids will be kids. Don't punish them when they aren't really doing anything wrong, just because they're gettin on your nerves. Kids will be kids, and that means being loud, making messes, and arguing with other kids at times
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