I have a very outgoing and opinionated 15 month old. She wants to explore everything of course, including things that are out of bounds. She is not dissuaded by reprimands, diversions, etc. She is very onery. She knows full well what I'm wanting her to do(or not to do). The thing is, I have four older children. None of the others were like this.
Steph
I have a very strong willed son. We recently started therapy since the divorce. She gave me a wonderful book to read entitled "Winning Cooperation Fron Your Child!" by Kenneth Wenning, Ph.D. It really has some great techniques. It's an easy read and only about 120 pages long. I encourage all moms to read it.
Good Luck,
J. W
My son was/is like that. He is 3 years old & has been this way since he was younger. I have also heard that it is a sign of great intelligence because they want to explore how & why things work & what not. All kids are different & I am praying my baby isn't the same way or I will go nuts lol Trust me, I have been through it all. I wish I could say it get's easier, but right now at 3 years old it is finally starting to get a little easier. He can understand consequences now so I tell him he either stops or he goes to time-out. He realizes he doesnt like time-out so must of the time, he stops. My mom had 6 kids & she tells me she never had a kid like him. She says he has such determination & he is on a mission... shes not sure what kinda mission but hes on a mission & determined to get there.
all kids are different...she just has her own personality...apparently a very strong will. the oly thing i can say is just be persistant. Consistancy is the key. Don't make a huge to do over what she is doing wrong...just firmly explain that what she is doing is not allowed, then time out if she continiues to disobey...jsut keep at it. and when she does the right thing praise her for it...she will get the picture...eventually. she is that that age where she wants to push the bounderies.
She sounds exactly like my daughter. She'll look at me when I tell her to stop doing something like what are you gonna do about it? Nothing works with her either. What I reccomend is HUGE praise when she does good things. It's working with my daughter. Two months ago (when she was 15 months) I thought she would never grow out of it and I was doomed. Now she seems to prefer things that get a good girl (which she has since learned to say) instead of a big ole no. Just wanted to let you know, you're not alone. Good luck!
J.
Sounds like your describing my 3 year old lol. All kids are different, they have their own personalities. Kids love to explore, especially explore those things we tell them to stay away from. My advice is to be consistant. Also remember what works on one child may not work on another child and what works today may not work tommorrow. Look at the postive side ~ you have a very determined child which in my opinion is a good thing (even though it doesn't seem like it now). Good luck.
