https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 19:34:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405919 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:15:53 +0000 Boogs 2405919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: Time outs worked for us at 3, they totally hurt DS's feelings, but he got it that we weren't playing. Now at 4.5, he doesn't usually care unless others are around, then he's embarrassed they see him in trouble or he's upset to miss out on the fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405320 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 03:49:48 +0000 travelgirl1 2405320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Golden: ha ha, me too. But my repeating is getting louder and more shrill :silly: </p> <p>@hellobeeboston: I'm glad it isn't just me!</p> <p>@yellowbird: I do dome time warnings but probably need to do more. Most things I give these days are threats (if you don't do what I asked I will take x away or you don't get a treat etc) and I hate it. That is after the tenth time of asking but it is awful.</p> <p>@Boogs: ha ha! We haven't done time outs yet, maybe I should try them.</p> <p>@tinyperson: that is a great idea! I'm going to try that today. Thanks! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405047 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:36:27 +0000 tinyperson 2405047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: ugh - we've had some not good listening days lately...most of the time I know she's tired so I know there's a reason, but it's so hard. I've tried to draw parallels from her books and tv shows (kwazi from the octonauts isn't a good listener, so we talk about him a lot) and I let her know that when she's a good listener we have more time to do fun things. I praise when good listening is happening and remind her what good listening means when she's being mischievous...I know A and S have different personalities, but maybe you could talk about how the paw patrol dogs listen really well and how that's a good thing for everyone (help more people)? It's such a hard age! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405044 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:35:09 +0000 Boogs 2405044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shake them.</p> <p>Just kidding!</p> <p>Lots of repetition. Some time outs. And sometimes some yelling (usually least effective). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405038 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:33:31 +0000 yellowbird 2405038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seriously. My three year old is an expert at tuning me out. if it's not something she wants to do, it's a huge battle. I give time warnings for transitions and just try to stay as calm as possible but omg it's exhausting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2405031 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:28:53 +0000 hellobeeboston 2405031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: OMG yes. My 3yo does not listen. It's so so frustrating. No advice. Just commiseration, I feel like I repeat myself a ton and yell. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2404981 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:52:29 +0000 Golden 2404981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just repeat repeat repeat repeat. I am so tired of talking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-get-your-preschooler-to-listen#post-2404906 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:00:41 +0000 travelgirl1 2404906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are really struggling with DD (just turned three) listening and obeying us right now.</p> <p>Her whole world was just turned upside down with a transatlantic move so we are trying to bear that in mind, it is only natural she would act out. We are living with the inlaws right now too so our patience isn't what it should be either.</p> <p>But we have got to get better at getting through to her, and not getting so frustrated. </p> <p>How do you get an energetic and mischievous kid to listen? And how do you not yell 5000 times a day??? </p>