My step daughter has the concentration span of a gnat, she takes over an hour to eat a simple meal because she cant sit still and be quiet, if shes naughty you cant tell her off shes too busy singing and talking and messing, she talks over people all the time and its getting really difficult to manage
She gets shouted at within reason, she always has reasons explained to her, we have a naughty step that we use from time to time but nothing, and I mean nothing seems to get through to her - think Im most frustrated with the fact that we dont seem to be able to communicate with her that she is being naughty - any ideas for things we can try?
Please dont suggest smaking, while im not averse to the idea she isnt my child and I dont think it appropriate for me to discipline her in this way
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A little advice for a mind wanderfing 4 year old
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themightyskim · 20/09/2011 23:21
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