Nobody ever said that being a parent was going to be easy. I certainly never expected my 5 year old to talk back to me when I was holding her as an infant in my arms. Children rapidly go from being a helpless infant that relies on you for everything to child with a personality that has needs and wants.
If you are having the same battles again and again, then it is time to take a look at your strategy and adjust. Doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result typically does not work, at least in our household it does not. In my household, I sit down with my wife to discuss the battles that we want to focus on and formulate a game plan to implement. Your child’s doctor can also help if you do not know where to start.
I often recommend the 1-2-3 parenting books and DVD: http://www.parentmagic.com/
It is very easy to get frustrated and yell at times but I would encourage everyone to remain calm and keep their cool.
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