[youOme]

My children's behavior has always impressed people. They'd say "your children are so well behave" and "your children are so intelligent and proper"...but recently this has all changed. I've sent my 3 year old son to preschool, the RCAA Head Start program in my town. It's for low income people. Anyway, ever since he's changed completely..I feel I don't even know my own child anymore. He's also influenced his two year old sister. They tell me "NO" all the time for everything. They scream and throw tantrums. They won't eat my healthy meals I prepare for them. I'm beginning to become hopeless. I don't get much help. I'm sure in some way I am contributing because of how overwhelmed I get and how I've been losing touch with my motherhood. Eh...I feel like %#@&#! over this, it's racking my head and destroying my life.

[Perna]

It's that age when they're trying to be independent but don't have the abilities they need so get frustrated easily. You and they are fine/normal; you can live through this.

http://www.mamashealth.com/child/temper.asp

http://www.kidsgrowth.com/resources/...il.cfm?id=1885

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Parenting...old-temper.htm

[youOme]

My son hasn't been at Headstart for about a week now and he's been so much better, so well behaved....hisself. I'm doubting this program more and more as it gets further into it. I've always wanted to home school because I enjoy teaching, maybe that will be the best option. Kids are scary nowadays.

There may be something going on with another child at the headstart that is bothering your child and he is not able to tell you. Many not so well of children are in this program. Some from horrible situations that we can only imagine. (Abuse and stuff) If that is not the situation then mabe he is trying for independence. Try giving him a little. Try to limmit the no's you tell them. Give options and consequences up front. I am trying to think of a good example and one is not comming. Maybe if they want a drink that is sugury you don't want him to have you could instead make it like it is his choice. Say you can have milk or juice or water. Which would you like. Give them options and stuff so they feel like they are in control and not you. Also for the temper tantrums. Unless they are in danger IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE. Temper tatrums are for getting there way. Don't ever give in. Don't even give eye contact. My daughters pediatrition told me this and it works. Also I learned much stuff from a parenting class. It was free through the local pregnacy center. Plus they help you out with things you may need for your children. Hope this helps.

[MyBestKids2]

These books were a saving grace when my kids were younger!

http://www.parentmagic.com/

[youOme]

thanks!

[AAAAA]

youOme,

I think every child goes through that rebellious stage, several times; as a toddler, child, pre-teen (by far the worst in my opinion, greatly influenced by the new hormones running wild that they have no control over), and finally as a teen. Hold your ground, be consistant and it'll be fine.

I did homeschool two of my kids last year. I really enjoyed it and wish that I had the courage to do it sooner. I had believed that these people were better qualified to teach my children than I was. I was wrong, with the help of the internet, some really awesome cirriculum, and a lot of prep work on my part it was a very educational and wonderful experience for my children.