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Whining
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Whining can be one of the most annoying things your child does. Irritated, frustrated, and impatient, you might find yourself whining back, points out Nan Silver, author of "Rules for Parents." But the key to making whining ineffective -- and therefore hopefully cease -- is to not get sucked in by it or give in to it. Let your child know you understand what she is feeling or wants and respond calmly.
Don't get angry -- it gives your child a feeling of power over you, according to Jerry Wyckoff, Ph.D., and co-author of "Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking." He recommends having a special place or seat in your house for crying or whining. Then you can say something like, "I'm sorry you are so upset. You can go to the whining chair and come back when you have calmed...
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Be sure you and your partner or spouse is on the same page when it comes to handling whining. Children are smart and they know how to play the parent against parent game quickly. When it comes to whining, you need to both set up the rules at tackling it. If one parent responds differently to whining than another, your kid will win the battle and the whining can go on and on without end.
Most importantly, never give in to whining. If that means you leave Disneyland without going on a favorite ride, so be it. If they have to be the only one in the family to skip dessert, then that's fine too. Consistency is the only way out.
I tell my daughter that I can't understand her when she is whining and when she talks in a normal voice I will be able to listen to her and help her
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December 02, 2007
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Im thinking about getting married to this guy soon, however, there is one thing that is holding me back. We are not on the same page when it comes to giving in to my daughter. We just recently moved in together and im glad we did because... read moreNot Acceptable?