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[quote=Anonymous]  I relate. Mine was a late talker and people used to always say :be careful what you wish for because once your DC talks he will never shut up." Here is what I find helpful when I need to get things done or do something with his sister..

1. Give him a set amount of mom time where he can share everything before I need the break. Make it quality time rather than just saying "oh" and "yes" because you are trying to get other things done as he yaps on and on. (I do this, you may be better.)

2. Prepare DC for the time when you need quiet..e.g. in 20 minutes..Decide with DC what he/she will do during that time. Let him/her know how long quiet time will last.

3. Throw lots of praise his/her way for being appropriate during quiet time. I have also offered a reward if DC can be quiet for X minutes. He chooses. Yes, I will give a cookie even though experts say to leave food out.

4. IPAD always works and that is a reward in and of it's self. He could spend an hour using that thing if allowed. [/quote]

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