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[quote=Anonymous]Jeez, what a bunch of weird advice, especially from a pediatrician!

Don't keep saying the same thing over and over again, that teaches them not to listen.  Say it once, give them about 15 or 20 seconds to process, then tell them what the consequences will be if they don't respond appropriately. Then follow through, every time.

Don't yell at them, ever.  If you are getting frustrated get down to their level, look them directly in the eyes and in a serious but even voice say something like, "I told you to pick up the toys.  Do it now.  Understand?"  If they don't do it you physically make them do it, hand over hand, no matter whether they are crying or tantruming or whatever.  Consistency and no fooling around.  If you say time for bed and they don't go within a minute or two at the most you physically take them there and proceed with bedtime routine.  No yelling, no getting mad, just I'm not kidding.

Punishments and taking stuff away often ends up in a contest of wills.  Insisting that whatever you direct them to do or not do will happen or you will immediately make it happen works much better.[/quote]

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