ValleyofVision
Puritan Board Freshman
Hello Again
I have been pondering this thought and speaking about it with elders & friends but wanted to get some advice from you if you have some on this situation.
My daughter, who is two 1/2 years old, has been really... how do I say this as nicely as possible?...trying us. I understand that this is a growing period for her and she's learning new things but, I have been in a way loosing my patience. I hate raising my voice to her, I do, but sometimes I find that it's the only thing that she will respond to. I also feel that I am a little irritated and grouchy already because she pretty much sleeps for about 2-4 hours a night wakes up, runs in our room (which is fine with us if she'll sleep) turn on the light and refuse to go back to sleep. So, I or my wife will bring her in her room, lay with her until she falls asleep and then she'll be up again.
Basically I want to learn how to respond rather than react. I want to always teach her WHY something is not okay not just react in a irrational angry manner. My motive in disciplining her is to be an expression of love because I care about her and love her beyond words but I don't know.. I feel quite discouraged.
My wife is also pregnant right now and put on bed rest for preeclampsia so I want to put absolutely no pressure or stress on her (which is why I'm asking others for advice).
Obviously this thread can go either way if someone agrees or disagrees with a type of discipline but I am truly and honestly seeking advice and open to hear.
I have been pondering this thought and speaking about it with elders & friends but wanted to get some advice from you if you have some on this situation.
My daughter, who is two 1/2 years old, has been really... how do I say this as nicely as possible?...trying us. I understand that this is a growing period for her and she's learning new things but, I have been in a way loosing my patience. I hate raising my voice to her, I do, but sometimes I find that it's the only thing that she will respond to. I also feel that I am a little irritated and grouchy already because she pretty much sleeps for about 2-4 hours a night wakes up, runs in our room (which is fine with us if she'll sleep) turn on the light and refuse to go back to sleep. So, I or my wife will bring her in her room, lay with her until she falls asleep and then she'll be up again.
Basically I want to learn how to respond rather than react. I want to always teach her WHY something is not okay not just react in a irrational angry manner. My motive in disciplining her is to be an expression of love because I care about her and love her beyond words but I don't know.. I feel quite discouraged.
My wife is also pregnant right now and put on bed rest for preeclampsia so I want to put absolutely no pressure or stress on her (which is why I'm asking others for advice).
Obviously this thread can go either way if someone agrees or disagrees with a type of discipline but I am truly and honestly seeking advice and open to hear.