https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:26:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-my-3-yr-old-is-kind-of-a-terror#post-2161794 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:46:22 +0000 bunnylove08 2161794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: We have the same problem. I think what is helping with DD is consistency. DD is a very curious kid and asks A LOT of questions. she is the kind of kid who wants things her way or the highway. I do not give in to her anymore when she demands things and when she demands I say calmly she needs to ask nicely or she won't get what she wants. Sometimes she asks nicely and when she doesnt I walk away. She will cry throw a tantrum but I let her because I do not want to condition her that tantrum = my way. </p> <p>I think you have to let her throw the tantrum and come back when she is quiet. This usually works for us. When she is quiet, we come back pick her up and cuddle with her and explain why she can't do what she is doing. She usually listens and says sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-my-3-yr-old-is-kind-of-a-terror#post-2161782 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:37:31 +0000 mrsjazz 2161782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And she's only a terror with us and at her nanny share. People always tell us she is so well behaved when we are out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-my-3-yr-old-is-kind-of-a-terror#post-2161778 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:36:19 +0000 mrsjazz 2161778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not all of the time but damn when she's cranky, she's a terror! Lately she does not listen, talks back and yells, hits, and says mean things. She's really smart and thinks she's an adult or knows best. We don't spank and time outs are hit or miss. Any other resources? We are trying to keep our calm but some nights are really rough.</p> <p>Resources? I read No Bad Kids and am trying to apply some things I learned but this book seems geared towards youngertoddlers. My girl questions every single thing. She also will start school in the fall and I know she's going to be that kid who always says the answer and doesn't give other kids a chance, she's a little know it all and she does this often with her nanny share friend. </p>