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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know if physicality is the right word but it’s the best way for me to explain it.  I have two kids - pre-school and first grade.   Generally speaking they are great. They have their moments but we all do.  But I really really struggle with the amount that I’m physically hurt by them.  I tend not to be the roughhousing parent so this is not in the course of wild play.  It’s just things that happen over the course of the day.  Like tonight I was laying in bed with my four year old and he jumped into the bed and landed on me. Hard.  I screamed and was exasperated.  I was better within a few seconds but it was so disconcerting.  This happens multiple times per week if not sometimes daily.  While I try to explain to my kids that they shouldn’t do that, it’s not purposeful but rather part of their play.  I don’t like the way I react but it’s truly primal.  I’m so disoriented in the moment.

Any thoughts or ideas? I am sure this will fade with the years but in the moment it’s tough. [/quote]

Just tell them that they need to be more gentle and aware of not hurting you. Kids are capable of more than people think. A first grader would definitely be able to jump into a bed yet be aware enough not to jump on top of you. And that first grader could be a role model for your younger one.[/quote]

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