Well I was hoping also for some advice..

[kberaun41]

this problem needs a few immediate tips..


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[Encephalomalcia]

Not sure exactly how you handle things at home as a parent, but I will try to give some tips that I use.  Short and to the point.  No arguing with children, no negotiating.  Tell the child what they will be doing.  Your bedtime is now.  Once you are in bed, you will stay in bed.  Short and to the point.  Be firm when handing out discipline.  Tell the child what will happen, tell the child consequences if not done, and stick with the consequences.  Example:  my step-daughter would not get up to go to school in the morning (almost missed the bus).  When she came home from school, I said "You will be going to bed early and you will be getting up on time tomorrow morning."  She said "What are you going to do about it if I don't"  I said "Dump water over your head".  She got up the next morning and every morning after that, no problem because she knows I would do it.  She is 12 years old.  Talking back warrants housework, the more than whine about it the more housework they do.  Half hour more per whining or continued talking back.  Bedtime includes brushing teeth, glass of water, pj's on, get in bed and get tucked in, kiss and hug goodnight, nightlight on, turn light off and walk out of the room.  No problems.  I do not read bedtime stories because I found that to be a problem "just one more book".  We do our reading during the daytime before or after school.  I can be to the point and strict, but also I have a lot of fun with the kids.  My step-daughter who is 9 wrote at school about me "that my step-mom is fun".  We laugh a lot, play a lot of board games, and have family nights.