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5 is totally different from 2. At that age they aren't even usually fully able to engage in a verbal discussion, which can be frustrating for them. I find pati
by pnutjam 4y ago
5 is totally different from 2. At that age they aren't even usually fully able to engage in a verbal discussion, which can be frustrating for them.
I find patience and a tiered approach of punishments helps. Too many people jump to harsher punishment or longer timeouts and it's just punishing themselves because they have to miss that playdate or hold that kid in timeout.
Start small and work your way up.
- tonyarkles 4y agoOh absolutely, lol 2 is the unfortunate stage where they've gained the capacity for rapid mobility without a whole lot of higher-order brain development yet. And I totally agree on high-patience and slowly escalating :D. I've only had to deal with this with nieces and nephews, not full-time for a year, but yeah... patience patience patience.