kids never listen

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Hiya iv not posted on her but in need of some advice pleace! My kids really don't listen to me they will listen to there dad but if he's at work and its just me with the kids they play up! its like talking to a wall when asking them to do something or not to do something! My little girl is 6 and she is always rite at my feet can't get space or 5 minits to myself every 2 minits one off them are shouting mum! I love my kids and love being a mum and I no that's the joys off haveing kids but I just wish they would listen to me! Every nyt my little girl wakes up for me to go and sleep in her bed till she falls asleep iv try to get her to sleep by her self but nothings worked any advice plz I'm going crazy lolx

How do you speak to them? Do you tend to shout, or speak quietly? I find keeping calm, but firm, and explaining what will happen if they do not do as I ask works well. If they don't do it, then follow through, as long as you are sure they have heard you obviously!

Try a reward system to keep your dd in bed - make a chart together and record how many times she has slept through each week. Agree that 5 weekdays then a small treat at weekend , even if that is just 1 to 1 time. She could do it but won't if you continue to come running.

Likewise allow yourself time alone. 6 is plenty old enough to be asked to sit and play quietly for 10 minutes - get a kitchen timer if needs be. If you need to discipline give one warning quietly , another forcefully then carry it through on 3rd occasion.