my daughter is only 17 almost 18 months old... and she already wants to do things her way. i can deal with her actions and tantrums... but what i cant deal with is her constant mouth of telling me no. she listens to her father but not to me. does anyone have suggestions to how i can deal with this? i have another child whose 7 months. i try to spend time with both of them but it doesnt work with dealing with her mouth. my husband isnt much help... he just laughs.

It's time to start laying the ground work for what you will and will not tolerate, so try to start deciding. When my kids were that small, we decided that we wouldn't tolerate any direct disrespect (yelling or hitting us after watching some friends' kids beat on their parents), and if they start to burn out, they go to their rooms to play quietly. When our son was that young, I would put him in his room with the baby gate, so that he could at least see us. My daughter's head started spinning when she was 3 (tantrums) and we always put her in her room. Now both kids seem to take a little more comfort when they get sent there to calm down. Just try to stick to your guns and be consistent. And if you feel like you need quiet time (I frequently do), everyone spends quiet time in their rooms so I can get a break.

i have a 2 yr old and if they hear you saying no all the while they repeat it try sitting her down if the tantrums are too much leave the room i know its hard but if your are not there maybe she will end it. if not reward her if she goes for a hour without a tantrum or give her something to work to eg if you dont throw a paddy we will go and feed the ducks give her three chances.as a mom its hard but given time it will work if you reward good behviour. if she has grand parents get them to help as she will be spending time with them and you can use it as a reward

be consistant ,and strong ,,,,first have a long talk with him let him know that one day if he keeps it up and she learns not to respect you then her life will be so hurtfull for everyone and dont tolerate him not being in line with you on this subject if you dont get him in line then all is lost ,,i hate to sound so glum but its true ,you need to get bucked up for the long hall this is only the beginning ,if you are strong you can do this first of all go to the 123 magic web site and learn how to make the child behave watch nanny 911 and learn that it works my kid was a monster until i learned that and hes the best kid now and it still works hes 16 if hubby doesn't straighten up go to counseling or watch supernanny as well learn it and do it its hard for a while then it works out just like on tv its real not a show it took me 2 weeks to get it going in my house i never regreted it ever































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