Sassy 3 year old talk back!

[kidlove]

This age is just about the "beginning of the end" for me. I love love love the babies and 1's and 2's, but once they hit the 3's.....this stuff starts, all the sudden they are the boss and even attmpt to control the adults. Little stink bugs! I have had many kids like this, some do well with time outs and some could care less and willingly sit in TO only to offend as soon as they get out. I like to find what makes the child "tick". Some will get upset with TO, some if you take away something special. OR I have offered a "special treat" outside of normal snack time to all those who get no timeouts all morning/afternoon. You just have to find out what works for this kid and stick to it. I don't make a huge deal with parents, but always make sure you inform them of EVERYTHING. (cover your butt) especially with a child like this......never know..the day may come when a kiddo chooses to tell mom and dad, you hit them. If you never informed them of certain behaviors before hand....it can be much more difficult for some parents to be willing to see both sides of the stry.