Help with new big brother!!

[mum 22 lil men]

Hi Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice or ideas on dealing with my DS. He will be 3 early next month and became a big brother 11 weeks ago. In the last fortnight he has become a little bit more of a challenge.:hissy: He is talking back, saying "no", screaming, throwing things, wetting himself, becoming physical with me and my husband and just defying us in every way possible. We are trying time out with him but he treats it as a game and both me and my husband are fast becoming frustrated and exausted. I do realise that this has something to do with his brother's arrival and have tried to give him individual time and attention but at times he can be very difficult. If anyone has any ideas or stratergies for disipline or just in general it would be appreciated. Thanks

[Manxie]

:hugs: sounds to me like you are dealing with the double whammy of dealing with a "threenager" and the problems of introducing a new baby into the family.

My dd was three years one month old when dd2 came along so I understand a little of what you are going through. Can I just say that it WILL get better, just hang in there. I found that after three months things definately settled down and other friends have said the same thing.

As hard as it may seem try and focus on the positive behaviour rather than the negative. Catch him doing something good and lavish the praise. Perhaps start a star chart and so that you can reward him with a special treat.

HTH and many hugs to you, I think they do go through a boundary pushing stage at this age regardless of whether or not they have a new sibling:hugs:

[Manxie]

Just wanted to bump this up for you, anyone?:D