Help! I'm really struggling with my 3-year old and how to parent him. Since he turned 3 he's become so difficult! What's your favorite parenting book or resource for this age group? Thank you in advance!
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@AnnabelleG: we have read and liked:
-the happiest toddler on the block by dr harvey karp
-easy to love, difficult to discipline by Becky bailey
-no drama discipline by Daniel Siegel
-parenting from the inside out by Daniel SiegelGood luck! If you can tell us more about what your concerns are there is lots of good advice here!
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I find this quote really helpful:
Thinking of your child behaving badly disposes you to punish them. Thinking of your child as struggling to handle something difficult encourages you to help them through their distress.
I also liked the book 'no bad kids'
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@Peasinapod: thank you, that's a great quote and very helpful!
@MamaCate: I will check out those books, thank you! I would edit my post to be more specific but I can't figure out how. Basically, it just feels like 75% of our interactions are negative. Me having to redirect him or stop him from doing things he knows not to do, like hitting his brother, jump off the toilet, hit windows with toys. I understand he's testing me and that his behavior is age appropriate, I'm just finding it so exhausting and disheartening. I don't want to be using threats and time outs but I find that stuff coming out of my mouth. Anyway, thank you for your response! -
+1 for No Bad Kids and Janet Lansbury in general.
@Peasinapod: I had heard that quote but forgotten about it. Needed that reminder tonight!! Thanks!
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Also like No Bad Kids and How to talk.....so LITTLE KIDS will listen", the toddler version.
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Oh I also hear a lot of good things about Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
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Janet Lansbury. Before the book, you can check out her blog and podcast!
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@Anagram: Been meaning to thank you for the book recommendation, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen has been super helpful!
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@snowjewelz: Been meaning to thank you for the recommendation, the podcast is great!
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@AnnabelleG: I'm glad! I don't have time to read books so I usually just read her blog and listen to her podcast and also follow her page on Facebook!
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