About Melinda Mantilla Expertise I am able to answer lots of questions such as behavior, discipline, arts and craft tips, clean-up tips, I can assist in dealing with the stress of raising twins, I can assist in problem resolving and also single parenting.
Experience I have an eleven year old and a 3 year old, and was a single mom for many years, I was a nanny to twin boys who were six years old and was a nanny for a 2 year old and his 2 month old sister! I also worked in a child care center and preschool for about 2-3 years, I do other babysitting and have attended several workshops. I have read TONS of books and guided many parents in my life, none of which have come back telling me I was wrong. I have dealt with the shy child, the over-excited child, the abused child, and am open to discuss just about any situation.
Question I am an at home Mom of four wonderful boys. My question concerns my 3 1/2 and 18 month olds. My 3 yr old is very jeleous, still, of my 18 mth old and it has been very hard to deal with. At first he wasn't talking. Now we are working thru that and he asks for things. But now he is so whiney. He hits and the 18 mth old pinches really hard. I guess my question is what is a "good" form of discipline for this age? I have tried the corner for the youngest and it isn't working at all. My 3 year old I use time out and he does stay but he screams for the entire time. I feel drained. I haven't read many books on the subject. I have to admit my time is very limited.
Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you.
Answer Wendy,
Wow you are one busy mom!!! I think what I might want to do is talk to your 3 1/2 yeaer old. First of all sit him down and let him know that this is completely unacceptable behavior. Let him know he will be removed from the situation. But you do need to protect your 18 month old. at all costs.
A couple ideas, and if this does not work take your son to the pediatrician, I find mine very knowledgeable!
Give your 3 1/2 yr old chores, projects, and special things to do especially for your youngest. Let him set the table, help get the mail, feed the baby, etc. Make him feel like a big boy, not a baby!!
good luck to you and if you need more ideas, let me know!
