changing behaviors without meltdowns?

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changing behaviors without meltdowns?
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Thu, 04-03-2008 - 2:50pm

Or at least as few meltdowns as possible.

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Thu, 04-03-2008 - 3:27pm

There is no such thing as a board hog.

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Thu, 04-03-2008 - 6:25pm

Well, we use bribes too.

                                

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Thu, 04-03-2008 - 11:57pm

Hi. We have a really tough time with this too. Here are some things that work for us.


1. Haircuts - we go to a spa that does hair cuts. Serene, quieter, no loud music, bright colors, TVs, toys, etc. DD watches me get my haircut, then she gets hers cut. Same stylist, same chair, same place, time of day etc. Of course, should the stylist leave... oy we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. First was difficult, but rewarded her with ice cream, pizza and she got to pick out something at the mall (a hat - she loves them). She was so proud we went to see the Easter Bunny and she actually stood in front of him for a pic (certainly no sitting on his lap!). She wanted to show him her haircut. Downside is the cost. Oy, $25 plus tip to cut a almost 4 year old's hair! A lot for me. Heck my cut is only $40!


2. Toothbrushing. I let her pick out her own toothpaste and tooth brush. She has improved about it. Does best if I brush mine first (wants to do it too). Oddly, she recently picked out a mechanical toothbrush. Seems ok with it. Surprised me a lot, but I think it has a lot to do with the pride in selecting it. Doesn't always turn it on.


3. Sleeping. An odd issue for us. DD has crib slept through the night

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Tue, 05-13-2008 - 11:17pm

Hi, my son, Daniel, is also 6 and getting him to try anything new is a mission!


We just got a haircut today (it was like 4 months coming!) I keep telling myself, "its not so bad yet' to justify taking him so long in between - he cries like there's no tomorrow everytime he hears the scissor cutting a hair...although, today he was better.