This Kid. I find his curiosity and passion for life just unbelievably fun and contagious. BUT, lately his curiosity and passion have been getting him into a bit of trouble. I am finding that it's time to start with some age appropriate discipline. Micah knows there are certain things he shouldn't do. Most of the things I do not want him to do are things that will put him in danger, such as standing on chairs, getting close to the oven, and playing in the toilet (well, I guess this one isn't that dangerous, it's just gross!). When he starts to do something he knows he is not allowed to do he will yell out NO! at the top of his lungs and look around for me. I guess this is nice because then I know he needs immediate attention and I need to get to him quickly. So, I run over to where he is and usually find him doing something discussed above. I look at him right in the eye and give him a firm "NO" and sit him down in a chair. This usually goes well for the first few seconds, then he looks directly back into my eyes and points to my nose and says, "nose!" I say, "no Micah, NO!" He continues to point and say, "nose!" then we BOTH erupt into laughter and my whole lesson goes out the window! I just can't help it. I don't know how to keep a straight face anymore. Almost every time I try to get firm with him we both start laughing (at this point he doesn't even need to say nose anymore, he just gets me everytime!). Alright moms, what do I do? What has worked for you? Help a mama out!
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Hi Amy... trust me, I am totally there! I have read and REALLY liked a book called "Growing Kids God's Way" by Gary Ezzo. He and his wife also wrote the "Baby Wise" series, but this other one is specifically directed in biblical principles and stuff. You can only find it on Amazon though... if you don't want to go through that hassle, you might just get "Toddler Wise".
I would say if Micah is getting confused with No and Nose, maybe say "No-No Micah" and I use a firm squeeze to the hand as well for reinforcement.
Hope this helps... the goal for me was "first time obedience", so once I tell him "No", he should walk away without a fit or doing it again! It is crazy hard though.
Yeah, good luck :) Discipline is a hard road!! Oliver is a super strong-willed kid, and now that he's 2-and-a-half, it's manafesting itself in new ways! And yes, it's really hard to keep a straight face, but I'd encourage you to try, or else you might be sorry down the road!!
Your Micah is too cute for words.
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