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[quote=Anonymous]I have b/g twins same age... I know it's exhausting.  I would first honestly stop the TV/movies.  It will seem painful at first for you - it is really really hard to cut them out, but there is a huge diminishing return in terms of behavior. (we do 20 mins of ipad time a day but not every day).  Second, cut out the sleeping together and focus on regular & early bed time (getting enough sleep is huge for behavior too) Third, as a working mom in a neighborhood with tons of SAHMs, I say "this is how it is in our family, I do a job that helps do xyz and also good for my brain and ability to be a good mom, and it is how we pay for our house and food and toys (could add in TV) --  It sucks having to 'explain' it and I'm sure there are better and professionally recommended ways to do it - but just calmly stating as a fact quickly - and then moving on.  My twins both often get 'mad' and act out when I come home later than usual or have to work late etc.  And I just have to shrug, deal with melt downs and say that's how it is, let's move on.  Anyway. I would do those things BEFORE going to a psychologist -- but think a family therapist would be helpful - it sounds like there is something going on, but that it's also contributed to a family dynamic.[/quote]

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