help 3 year old twins running riot

[littletinkers]

Hi we have three year old twins and they are both hugely pushing the boundaries right now. Running off down the street and not stopping when called I have twice had to run after one. Getting up and running around at meal times. As there are two of them egging each other on it is obviously harder to control. Other difficulties is that both want support/my active involvement to play with toys but want to do very different things and assert control... thinking of using an egg timer so for 10 mins they get to play alone then swap. Also thinking of introducing more structure to the day so having a set drawing/craft time in the afternoon. They are hugely challenging as always pushing the boundaries. I often feel I am only just about in control of them. All advice welcome - too tired to read many parenting books!

Hi just wanted to say do you use your 15 hrs preschool funding as they are 3? It can be a real help for them at that age and give you a break too, so they can be active and stimulated etc hope that helps

get the reins out for when you're out and about. Structure in the day is excellent when you have multiples. They know what to expect and can look forward to things. Mealtimes, well, once they're down, dinner is over. They'll learn this one quickly. I'd advise a read of Toddler Taming, normal, sound advice on how to deal. 3 was the most difficult age for my triplets. Mind you, they turned 12 today, I think I may have storms ahead!