Today, for the second Sunday in a row, we had to leave church early because of Dutch's horrible behavior. I don't know what to do. I'm really at my wits end as to how to get him to behave better. I brought snacks, toys, quiet books, coloring books, a stuffed animal, toy trains, and trucks. What else can I do?
No, seriously, I want to know!
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Is he missing a nap be at church? We have afternoon church and so Noah always misses his nap which can make sacrament mtg SUCK. Have you tried brining his blanket and having him lay on the bench? He could just be tired. And, he goes to nursery right, is he also bad in nursery? We threaten Noah with no nursery if he gets riled up and that puts in him line because he loves playing with the toys. It might also just be a phase that as he gets older he'll learn to sit still longer and behave. You can also talk to him about Jesus and what he expects-that only works like 25% of the time for us but maybe it might be different for Dutch. Does he have his last set of molars? Maybe those are coming in and he's just cranky. It did seem that Noah got better with time and age. I hope it gets better for you...that really bites.
It is just a phase and he will have to out grow it. Get use to sitting in the hallway. Of course you should know that every kid goes through this and no one is judging you and your parenting skills when Dutch acts out.
I did find that if we sit by naughtier kids Evie is entertained and behaves nicely. LOL!
Discipline is my forte! Especially for 2 year olds. If you'll call me and give me exact details I can give you some tips and tricks. I love you!
I take Jamison out to the foyer and hold him in my lap. If he gets too noisy (like today), I go to the mothers lounge and hold him on my lap. If someone comes into the mothers lounge to feed their baby I find another room. One of the moms I talked to today takes her son out to the car and buckles him in his carseat. The goal is to teach him that it is better to do quiet activities in the chapel than it is to be restrained and do nothing. Each kid is different, so it may take a while to figure it out.
I agree with Michelle. That is how we dealt with you and your sisters. However if you are all by yourself you might want to enlist the help of a YW to help you. I found it useful when your dad was always away on Stake business, to have one of the YW come and sit on one end of the short rows and me on the other and you girls would basically take over the pew. You loved the girls that sat by us and they kept you entertained. It is difficult when it is naptime though and that is when Sacrament meeting seems to always fall - no matter when you go to church. Love you!ph
I know this is going to sound completely crazy but...have another baby! Go ahead laugh....keep laughing
Seriously though, it was the best thing I ever did for my oldest son! (and he was really hard too!)
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