hi I'm new to this site :) I'm a single mum of a beautiful little girl who will be three soon. I got to a teenage support group and thats how I found out about this site so just looking forward to see what it has to offer :) x
i am a very proud mummy :) I do enjoy parenthood but I am finding things hard lately with my little girls behaviour so yes I do get quite stressed lol x
Hi its_shredds
Its not easy parenting, let alone on your own and even harder I think as a young parent, as you have the whole of society looking at you to see if you are doing a good job or not!
At 3 years old your little girl will be starting to assert her own authority and find her place in this world. That is why setting and sticking to firm boundaries are essential! As well as being consistent.
So once you have decided that is not ok for her to do a certain thing, don't let her get away with it, if she screams loud enough!
What particular behaviour is she displaying that you are not happy with?
i have tried all sort of things like sticker charts and time out chairs but they don't seem to work she dosnt like being home at the moment she cries and tantrums if we have to go home and when we get up on the morning she dose it again to get out she also tantrums a lot and dosnt listen to me her sleeping has gone from really good to not sleeping she is good for everyone else just not me
thanks x
Ahhh, I know it doesn't feel like it right now, but the fact she is good for others, is a good sign. It shows that you have taught her well! It also shows that she knows how to do it. Therefore when she is at home, she is testing you.
Why does she not like being at home do you think? Are you happy at home, or do you find that you feel flat once you get through the front door?
Do you spend much time doing things together when you are at home? Would you consider having some activities planned so that on your way home you can discuss them, ie making cakes or finger painting?
Good morning its_shredds and Welcome to One Space
Nice to meet you!
It sounds as though you are very proud of your little girl, how are you enjoying parenthood?
Do you face any stresses?