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[quote=Anonymous]I’m so sorry you are struggling with this. For the 2 year old, it’s got a lot to do with structure and anticipating what might cause a meltdown and redirecting or preventing, when possible. You might want to get some paper and literally write down every time you feel like you are going to yell and what time of day it is and why. Then after a couple of days, look for patterns. Are the kids refusing to clean up when asked? Then warn them that you will collect whatever toys are left out and put them in a bag in the trunk of your car for a week, or wherever. This is if the kids are old enough to understand and capable of cleaning up. I’m supposing that you have shown them what to do.

Think about whoever it is that triggers your yelling and see if there is logical consequence and follow through.

At the same time, tell them what you do want them to do and praise them for it, if they do. Cue them ahead of time. Say, “I am going to cook dinner now. I want you to stay in your own rooms and play. Do not leave your room until I come back, except for the bathroom.

A lot of yelling is because you don’t want to walk over and physically get the child to comply, but if they find that you will go get them and get their pajamas and stand there while they put them on and then walk them to the sink for teeth brushing, they will you mean what you say.

Consistency and calm. Good luck.[/quote]

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