DD has just turned 2 and for the last few days we have been staying with my parents. They are making me feel like I am far too strict. In addition since DS was born a few months ago she doesn't seem to like me as much though she adores DS.
I don't think I am that strict but if she doesn't eat her meals I don't make a fuss but it goes in the bin and she doesn't get anything else. Hitting,kicking and hurting her brother result in her going in the naughty corner for about a minute. If I ask her to do something like get in her carseat I try and make a game out of it/distract her but if that still doesn't work she gets a warning and then goes to the naught corner. We go out everyday mostly to meet friends with kids but sometimes just shopping or a drs appointment. I read to her a lot and involve her in housework/cooking but I've realised only spend about 15/20 minutes actively playing with her. She is a bad sleeper so a stay with her when she naps/goes to sleep till she is asleep. We are always cuddling/kissing so she definitely knows she is loved.
I am beginning to wonder if I am too strict with her and if I spend enough time interacting with her? Is it normal that our relationship is not the same as before DS? It makes me sad when she tells me to go away. On the other hand MIL thinks that I bribe her too much and she should just listen to me. I want to bring her up well but I don't want her to hate me!