Tonya - posted on 02/09/2010 ( 2 moms have responded )
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SO my younger kids(1,3,4,6) are usually very well behaved. They are great when we are doing activities etc, but can not entertain themselves for more than a few minutes. The oldest is getting better but not much. My biggest problem is when I try to talk on the phone or we are out places like church or a friends house where they are comfortable. they start going crazy! I try to do all important phone calls during nap time but can not always do that today alone i had to stop three Important phone call (bank, mortgage, and dr) to tell them to settle down because the other person could not hear me. Then at bath time the boys(4 6) were in the tub-- went to lay their pajamas on the bed and came back and the soap was in the toilet!!
Does anyone have any ideas on heloing them settle down when my full attention is not on them?
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Kahne - posted on 02/10/2010
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Ahhhh the life of a mom with young kids! Same problems here.... UNTIL.. I got a tip from someone and now its wonderful!
My kiddos are 7 & 3..... I have a tote with coloring items, simple toys, games etc... that they can ONLY play with when I am on the phone or in a time consuming moment like paying bills etc.. So when its time for me to be on the phone, or do somethig.... They get the tote!
Because this tote has all kinds of fun things in it...& they dont get to play with it very often.... they like it and it keeps them busy. When I am off the phone, they get 10 mins and then I put it away. :)