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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up with a yelling dad and sometimes feel myself getting ready to yell when caring for kids. My trick is to sing. A real song or one I make up, like "it's time to put on pants" to the tune of "the farmer in the Dell." This takes my mind off the frustration, keeps me from yelling, and sometimes even gets the kids to listen. Also agree with pep classes..and watch bluey together to see different ways for parents and kids to interact. No you can't always be fun and playful, but if a kid has fun with her dad sometimes it helps balance out the times he really just needs her to do something.

Finally, it's ok for a 3 year old who won't get dressed to go out in pajamas with weather appropriate shoes and outerwear. If the choice is that or yelling, I would go with PJs on most occasions.[/quote]

Yes, singing definitely helps!   I have a 15 year old complex special needs child - still in a diaper overnight.  He has some behavioral challenges - one being getting ready in the morning.  I make up silly words to nursery rhymes he likes or make up a silly song about his teacher.  I do this EVERY DAY but it works.  It redirects him and makes getting ready fun and makes me enjoy the process more myself knowing he doesn't respond to "ok, time to get ready" or "we have to get ready right now" like I can usually do with my other children[/quote]

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