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Prudence - posted on 12/01/2011

Sorry to say but from experience the yelling and screaming doesnt help...lol. I know how you feel when it gets to that though. I find doing things with them helps them to want to pack up or whatever it is you ask them to do... you may need to build back that respect ...and if you go to yell, leave the room and come back once you have regained control of yourself. Just my opinion. Gbu.

Holly - posted on 10/05/2011

hello amy lets chat I can help

Shemara - posted on 02/25/2010

I have had the same problem, my kids are almost all teenagers now, but it still happens sometimes. I found great help and resource at focus on the family. I have also taught at schools ans day cares and the positive discipline techniques do work,its a balance. Lisa Whelchel has great books on subject ( Through Focus on the Family) I find her very helpful, whatever you do just remember do it first time (don't keep warning them and giving chances) and carry through, and be consistent! ( I also like Supper Nanny, Although I believe you do need to balance it with some spankings sometimes) just don't spank when angry, and give your self a time out if need be. And be sure to explain why they are getting one, and pray and comfort and forgive after. I usually assigned 1-2 swats depending on behavior ( let them know ahead of time- make a behavior and consequence chart) If they co-operated it ended at 1 usually, but if they had a bad attitude or tried to resist or argue etc... they got more than one, that would end up being 3- or more if they kept doing it. Now they bend over and co-operate without arguing and take it with grace,and its only 1.( they learn quick!) I hope something in this helps.

Nicole - posted on 09/29/2009

I heard a great radio show about this topic. here's a link: http://www.mbn.org/ContentStore/ProgAudi...

Cheri - posted on 09/10/2009

When my son was little I searched the scriptures and created a huge file of all the passages that supported my beliefs (according to God's word) because he was my first of 72 special needs foster kids (adopted) and you cannot disipline foster kids! So they don't learn, or care because they don't get those natural (God's) boundries for safety!

My advice for what it's worth, Proverbs is a pletheria of invaluable parenting tips!

I now write family-friendly parenting articles on bahavioral solutions, kid-friendly recipes, mom supports, Christian alternatives, etc., published online at AssociatedContent.com search Cheri Majors, M.S.

God bless you and your adorable family,

Cheri