This picture of Nixon represents what we have been dealing with a lot lately. He's been a tough little guy to handle lately. He's had a molar come in and one more on the way and I'm sure that has a lot to do with what's going on with him, but it's been hard. REALLY REALLY HARD. He is a child that seriously can't sit still. If he isn't asleep, he's going 100 mph. He wears me out a lot of the time. I feel like I can't keep up with him a lot of the time. When he's awake, my house is a mess. He plays with all of his toys all at once, all over the house. He gets into every drawer, every cupboard, and every counter that he can reach. I don't know how to stop him at this age. Do you start disciplining this early on? He knows the word "NO." If he knows he isn't supposed to get into something he walks up to it, points his finger at it and says "NO." But a lot of the time he still gets into it. He still cries a lot too. He throws fits when he doesn't get what he wants. He whines when he wants something. He wants to be held a lot of the time. Don't get me wrong here. I love him more than I can even explain. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to be home with him. He brings me so much happiness and joy. I seriously can't imagine life without him and can't remember what I did with my life before him. I know that everything isn't always easy and that everything we do is worth it in the end. Everything that I go through with Nixon is definitely worth it. And I am so lucky to have Nic by my side. He is an absolutely AMAZING father and husband. He calms me down when I need it. He takes over for me when I need it. I love being a mother and feel so privileged to be able to be Nixon's mom!!!This was just a venting post for me. If anyone has any suggestions on how to help, I would really appreciate it!
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I don't have any real advice for you, but just know you aren't alone in this parenting predicament. AND I will be checking back to get some insight others may leave :)
At their 15 month check up the doctor asks about discipline and if you are using it. He said that they DEFINITELY know what they are doing at that age and need to be disciplined. He said that it could take up to 15 times in time out for them to learn that you are serious!! They will almost ALWAYS come out of time out the first couple times and do EXACTLY what you told them not to, just to test you and your consistency. I don't have super advice, that is just what the doctor said!
I read an article on disciplining on baby center (you could try to look it up) about at what age babies start to understand “no” and discipline. It said around one they understand what no means but won’t start understanding consequences until around 18 months and that of course is objective. Just hang in there. Steele just learned how to open cupboards and drawers so my life just got 20 times harder too. He is into everything! and it seems to be all at once. Nap time because very crucial!!!!
I also was going to say consistency is huge. It may be over and over and over again scolding but the second you give up and say "oh well" they know they've won and will do it that much more the next time. It's hard being a parent and everyone is always going to give you advise that you may not think is best. You are his Mom and you ALWAYS know best!
I just think you need to give him whatever he wants and when he wants it - that's what his Grandpa does!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL :-) I like the timeout idea - timeout was "invented" after you guys were toddlers, but in watching SuperNanny (LOL) that is very effective WHEN firm consistancy is used. Good luck my dear! love ya!
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