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Originally Posted by bchgirl  Amelia is coming into her independence. She's learning...she does not have to do as she is told. I don't mean you aren't teaching her what you expect...I mean she's just testing to see if she can have things her way.
Be firm and consistent. Not doing so is what teaches them ....throw a big enough fit...she'll win.
I'll tell you what worked very well when mine threw tantrums. I walked out of the room. There were times...I'd leave the room with the screaming kid....suddenly there would be dead silence...until she'd follow me to the next room and "perform" again. Complete with throwing herself back down on the floor. It was almost comical. She quit throwing fits though...fits are not very effective if there isn't an audience. |
Ohh, now that's a tactic I've not tried. Amelia thrives on attention so I think I'll try the walking out the room. I feel so bad leaving her to cry but I can't just give in to her all the time because she's such a little madam! I don't want one of those kids you see frailing on the floor, shouting and screaming because they know that it will get them sweets or toys.
