Have you ever been frustrated with your group?

[Momof4]

Do NOT feel alone! Sometimes I start yelling, usually when they have dumped every toy everywhere when I only went to the kitchen, you know? Then I have to stop and breathe and then I explain that I'm angry and upset and I used my angry voice. Then I solve the problem by giving each of the children a job to do to clean up. I think that's the only time I get mad.

Yes, I have had to separate children and I have a timeout chair in one corner of the room that is rarely used, but my rules are non-negotiable and I make sure the children understand all of them as soon as they can walk and understand language, so by 18 months of age. It's important to take charge of situations quickly and be consistent and never waiver. Hang tough!