Hi
I have a almost 5yr old girl and an 8yr old boy. My husband and I split in January 2010. My children have a very solid routine/contact with their dad and we both parent on the same page. Not sure if we have been more leniant because of the situation but it seems bahvious is getting a lot worse. My 5yr old girl as always been difficult, but she seems so much worse, sreaming, shouting, hitting and calling me an idiot. Hits her brother who in turn hits back. Seems no matter how many time outs does not help. My son is 8 and he just seems to entertain with computers and nothing else and takes a strop when asked to play somethjing else. He seems very moody and can be quite aggressive. Have had chat with ex and we have said their behaviour is worse and we cannot ignore. Trying to stay calm and use time out, positive praise seems so difficult as they are either misbehaving, fighting etc..... help!!! felt like a failure when my marriage broke down but now feel like a failure as a mother :(