Saturday, February 18, 2012

My 2 sons never stop asking for things.?

My boys are 4 and 3. they are always full of energy. I am always trying to get them to sit down work on projects, go to the park, or sit down and actualy watch 15 mins of tv. they dont sit still much. My older son has PDD- NOS (i mention this because he has limited motor skills and emotional issues) and the little one is just very hyper. Anyway, every 2 minutes they are asking for something. If they arent pooping, or peeing which stil requires my help they are asking for a drink or food. or do draw or to play with something that they know i need to pull out of somewhere. I know that obviously want attention but seriously I need a damn break. Non stop asking for things. Then i give them what they want and try to get something done like wash and then i have their mess to clean up. I will ask them to throw out a plate or something but i am constantly washing up dishes, spills, butts.. you know. They just never sit down and relax. If they do its for 5 mins max. I stay at home to spend time with my kids but I really think they are just walking all over me. I dont like denying a child food. I want to give them a drink when they are thirsty but i swear they are just asking me to see me do stuff for them. They seem so spoiled. I never thought I woudl have spoiled kids. But they are. They never stop asking for stuff and then expressing that they really really need it - "i am dying of thirst!!!" if they dont get it. Any advice??My 2 sons never stop asking for things.?
routine is best. and keep things where they can reach them(the things you want them to reach). i keep drinks and snacks on the bottom shelf of my refrigerator. books and games down low. movies i keep up and they have to ask.My 2 sons never stop asking for things.?
It's a phase that should last until they are 5 or wish.My 2 sons never stop asking for things.?
get organised...have some routines



set a time for snacks a drinks....as well as loo time..get both done at the same time..well one after another...

if they do thirsty let them have a tall beaker/plastic tumbler with lid and straw and have it where they can access it.



Have toys that they can access easily...

they're not spoilt

they're just being kids...especially as they are both boys and close in age,...its hard work



but try to give them routines



good luck`
you can let them help themselves some. I keep drinks (milk and water in spill proof cups in the fridge so my My 2 1/2 yr old can get his own and he can get it for his 16 mo old sister too. He also has a bowl of carrots or something in there he can access but I try to keep snacking and meals to a schedules so they aren't doing it all day long.

When you get something out for them and you need to go do something tell them just that. "OK you guys can play with this I need to..." if they ask for something else tell them they can play with what you got out or something they can access themselves. Repeat as often as needed. My 2 1/2 and 16 month old understand this so your 3 and 4 yr old should be able to figure it out.

You might also consider letting them help you with chores as an option. My son helps with all kinds of things like cooking, washing dishes, and Laundry. Even his little sister can "help" by throwing away trash, picking toys up, and putting clothes in the dryer. Their favorite "chore" is pushing the laundry baskets down the hall from their room to the basement - saves my back and they have fun being "good strong helpers."

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