hi,
I need some inspirational tips please of how to handle daily situations!
Four and a half year old son is affectionate, bright, capable chap but sometimes a different side appears. For instance, if he's seen his younger sister watch Dora, he'll take on 'swiper' characteristics, in ni hao he takes on the stroppy one who doesn't do as he's told, he's never seen spiderman but seems to make daft noises and point his finger at the same time. A lot of foot stamping and hysteria. But then half an hour later is lovely again.
I've tried ignoring but it makes him rage that he's not getting an effect I suppose, I've tried sort of joining in with the sketch to see if that helps, but no.
I normally give out mini smarties for good things, so when this happens I thought I'd try 'no smarties', then if it happens again 'no smarties and no bedtime tv'. Not sure it's helping.
Please, tell me it's a phase - but tell me what do?!?!
Thank you!