Hi MN,
My boy is 3 in August. He has lots of energy, very confident and super excited / happy most of the time. Problem I’m having is he doesn’t listen to me a lot and is stubborn. We are crossing the line now of him just being ‘boisterous’. I feel he’s ruling the roost and I’m turning him spoilt / gets his own way. He’s my only child so I’ve naturally spoilt him without realising. Lately, I’ve tried to be more ‘stern’ in my tone when he’s doing something that’s stepping over the line like climbing his table or throwing hard toys. If I tell him off he reacts badly, charging at me / biting / pinching / anger. I don’t normally react to it and walk off. Lately I’ve been walking off and shutting myself in my bedroom. He stands by the door getting very upset in an absolute state then I come out and explain him what’s gone on , cuddle him and move on quickly. He then immediately starts listening, better behaved for me and we have better time together. I just wish I didn’t have to go through him getting so hysterically upset when I walk away. Should I carry on? Or is there anything else I can do?
He’s at nursery 5 mornings a week with no issues from them. I’m a SAHM.