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Originally Posted by Amber_lv  unfortunanlty locks don't work. We had issues with them getting into the pantry and also Kaleb going in rooms he wasn't allowed so i bought the baby door things and they helped Kaleb open the doors better, We then resoted to the hook locks on the tops of the doors but the second we turned our back they had chairs and when Kaleb couldn't reach he just ripped them out of the walls   |
If locks don't work, put those little child safety alarms on the doors. That way, you will hear it go off if they go outside. I've seen them at Drug Mart, Walgreen's and WalMart and are inexpensive and a cinch to install. There are 3-4 of them in a package, I'm not sure. You can put them on doors, cabinets, windows, etc. My MIL bought these when she had a pool and wanted to make sure the grandchildren didn't get out without someone knowing.
Follow through with every punishment, make them know that when you say something, you mean it! Also, be sure to give them rewards for the good things. Give them a lot of praise when their behavior is good, and maybe treat them to something they enjoy.
Tell them to ALWAYS wake you up if they get up before you. I was always up before my kids, but on weekends the rule was that if they got up, they were to come straight in and wake mommy up.
Good luck! I know it's hard, but if you're consistent and stay right on it, you will see a change, and life will be much more peaceful.