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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Please, do not listen to the mothers of easy-going children who believe they know it all and this is your fault because you do not 'discipline' your DD. Some kids are not easy to control or discipline.

I recommend reading the Difficult Child, which is very helpful even for parents of moderately difficult children, or children that go through difficult phases. A few changes really made a difference for us. Now we are a happier and more relaxed family.[/quote]

Well, I think OP has been very up-front about the things she knows she could do differently to help her kiddo out.

And while I think some people are a little abrasive in "it's called parenting" remarks, I personally would try to take those into account, too, even if you suspect your child is more resistant to discipline or difficult or spirited or whatever than the children of others.

I say this as someone who has personally found a combination of (a) small but regular doses of attention and affection throughout the day that do NOT happen when the child reminds you she needs them by acting out (often a very clever way to get a parent's attention) combined with (b) stricter, consistent consequences for the behaviors I cannot tolerate-- not CRUEL consequences, but clear ones and (c) most importantly, regular mealtimes, snacks, quiet/naptime, and sleeping times to be very helpful.

You can leave out (b), but if you're the kind of parent who inwardly moans "I can't take this, you brat! Shut up!" your family would probably be happier with a few more CLEAR rules and consequences. It's really nobody else's business what you choose to do, but this can make YOUR life more pleasant, and it certainly won't destroy your child's lovely spirit. I think as long as you're doing the other things (so you don't feel that guilt that you're punishing a child who just craves your attention, or is hungry, or tired) you feel better about being a little bit stricter of a disciplinarian.[/quote]

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