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Getting your child to listen and follow the rules can be a challenge. It is easy for your child to follow directions, but you must set rules and establish consequences for misbehaving. Explain your rules quickly and precisely. All rules should be clear and specific. If you tell your child not to jump on your bed, make sure he knows that he can not jump on any of the beds. The rules you set need to be consistent and should be followed by everyone else in the house. Be an example for your child to follow. If your child can not walk in the house with shoes on, neither should you. When setting rules, consider your child's age and abilities. Some rules are not feasible for a two year old to live by. You can not expect your two year old to put his toys away each time without being reminded to do so. Do not make too many rules-children will forget what is acceptable and what is not. Repeat the rules often. Because toddlers have a short attention span and tend to forget things easily, you need to remind him of the rules often.

You might notice that your child seems shy all of a sudden. Most two and three year olds are shy around other children and even some adults. Some children are more shy around adults than other children. Rather than looking for a cure for her shyness, help your child feel comfortable around other people. Do not label your child as `shy` when talking to her or when talking with other people. Calling her shy will make her accept it as a fact and she will not want to socialize with other people. Encourage your child to participate in activities that involve other children and adults. Do not push her if she does not want to. Invite one or two children over to your house, where she is comfortable, and have a play date for a couple of hours. When people talk to your child and she does respond, simply speak for your toddler. This may set the stage for your child and she might participate in the conversation.

Children tend to be bossy at this age. Your child sees himself as the most important person in the world and thinks that things are supposed to revolve around what he wants at all times. You can discourage this normal behavior by treating him as you want him to treat others. Try not to sound bossy towards him and give him adequate attention. Do not respond when your child is rude. Make him say please and thank you and do not give in to direct commands from your child. Give your child responsibilities and some control over less important things throughout the day. This should in turn make your child feel good about himself and lessen the need for so much control over others.

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monkeymamma - Monday, 9 Jan
Thanks but I lost the baby right after Christmas. No reason, just one of those things.

happymommee2kj - Monday, 9 Jan
Congrats monkey! How far along are you? Figures I don't get on here for a while and I miss the exciting news.

monkeymamma - Monday, 9 Jan
So much rain!!! I had to take my shoes off and run from the car, then try to unlock the door fast. I got soaked and now I'm cold. Good thing I wore my hair curly today!

monkeymamma - Thursday, 5 Jan
4 sounds so big!

mommyof2soon - Thursday, 5 Jan
Awesome, I can't believe their birthdays are so quickly approching! I don't want to have a 6yr old and a 4yr old!! I want them to be 1 and 3 again!! waaahhh :)

monkeymamma - Thursday, 5 Jan
Walmart has some great deals onclearance! I got some things for Quinten for his birthday.

monkeymamma - Thursday, 5 Jan
For a short work week...I'm pretty tired already.

mommyof2soon - Wednesday, 4 Jan
We only had out tree up for a week because of the dang cats. Monkey-i'm the same way!

monkeymamma - Wednesday, 4 Jan
What a pretty day! Why is it that when I'm at work, I feel like being at home cleaning, but when I'm at home, I don't want to clean???

monkeymamma - Tuesday, 3 Jan
It took all weekend, but David finally took down and packed up the outside lights and decorations. And not because we had a lot out...he just kept putting it off. I was really done with Christmas early this year too.

soon2be3 - Tuesday, 3 Jan
We had up so many decorations this year, it was a bit overwhelming to take it all down. Actually, I was done, done, done with it so I left the house for Andy to pack it all up. It looked really pretty while it was up, but it was just a ton of stuff.

monkeymamma - Tuesday, 3 Jan
Saturday I took all the inside Christmas stuff down and packed it up. Sunday I went shopping and my mom got me a 15 min massage that was awesome! Yesterday I cleaned, organized and cleaned some more. Trying to start the year off right.

Trying4No2 - Tuesday, 3 Jan
Cant believe my lil guy will be 4 in November this year....its gone by so quickly...we are trying for another now. Would love another November or December baba..

monkeymamma - Friday, 30 Dec
Last working day of the year! Hope 2012 brings more joy to everyone!

soon2be3 - Thursday, 29 Dec
Xaviers...most of of us in month 32 will have 4 year olds next June! I can't believe that at all...where did time go?

Xaviers-Mommy - Wednesday, 28 Dec
These Past Two Years Have Gone By So Fast! I Cant Believe Next June My Baby Boy Will Be 3!! :(

mommyof2soon - Wednesday, 28 Dec
metoo, gotta get back to work...crappy! :) Hope you have a wonderful day!

monkeymamma - Wednesday, 28 Dec
just here at work, getting sleepy

mommyof2soon - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Thanks mm! Hows it going?

monkeymamma - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Hi mommy. Good to see you around here

mommyof2soon - Wednesday, 28 Dec
Hi all! I haven't been on here in forever (not since before reconstruction surgery) How is everyone? Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

monkeymamma - Wednesday, 28 Dec
yep

soon2be3 - Wednesday, 28 Dec
You hanging in there Monkey?

jessica in hbg - Tuesday, 27 Dec
thank you so much for this advice i will let his father read this as soon as possible cause our three year old is running all over my house and when i correct him his dad just let him go out of time outs like he dont understand yet....he needs to read this and i hope he will adhere....lol..

3girls2008 - Tuesday, 27 Dec
mm- that is how i totally was with ragan! in the morning not bad but by the late afternoon i had to unbutton my pants!

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