Nightmare trip into town this morning with nearly 4 yr old DD and her very well-behaved little sister. My eldest is full of energy, ideas, affection and all things wonderful. She also loses the plot very fast, becomes quite manic and can be very tricky. Normal, I know but sometimes I think I'm just too easy-going. I've always been keen on talking things through and resistant to time-out / toy confiscation / and endless reward charts but is it time for a re-think? What's a suitable punishment for a nearly-4 year old when we've collapsed through the front door after I've had to practically carry her home she's been so naughty. We've had lunch but instead of calming down she's still spoiling for a fight. I can't make her stay in her room - although she's clearly exhausted - forget about this morning and move onor try and impose some sort of consequence ? Aaaaaggghhh !
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