Parents of three-year-olds, any tips for getting through the next year?

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Any 3-year-old parents? I need tips for the next year

What are your specific issues?

Go out a lot so he can run, walk and climb.

This is the age to start saying you are not going to listen if she/he whines. Keep saying they need to use a normal voice. Can’t stand that high pitched whining so many parents seem to tolerate and pander to.

Yes. Go outside every day.

I do recall 3.5 being a turning point. I had three under three at one point 🥲

Don’t be a gentle/ passive parent your future parenting self will thank you

The good thing about 3 year olds is they now understand explanations and consequences (eg if you put your shoes on we can go to the park).

@KatesydMosty jen stuff

When they start climbing the walls take the walls away. Get them outside and in places where they can burn off energy.

Negotiations are fine as long as they are polite and don't whine at me.

@Purpleelephantsandunicornstthanks I kinda worried 😟 she was a quite baby

This phase will pass but I just say that because I KNOW. My DD is 3 and if I don't take her out for at least part of the day I will lose my cool. She is actually pretty well behaved but always wants to be doing and talking and moving.

@Purpleelephantsandunicornsis daily park trips ok? We do that

Park trips, walks, scooter, balance bike, help me gardening. It doesn't have to cost, just be something that burns energy and has less no.