p.s. yes we have been working on potty training for the kind-of 3rd time, and it's going well this time! First time was right before Jameson was born, she was ready, I resisted. 2nd time in the early fall... she didn't care about it very much. And now round 3, it's finally working! Yea!
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Hey Linds, a couple of things you might try are giving her tic-tacs(Maddie's favorite) when she doesn't whine, or try spraying vinegar in her mouth when she does whine. This one takes consistency though. You may have to switch it up with differing types of vinegar too so she doesn't get used to the flavor. Be sure to brush her teeth:) Good luck!
Whining! Ick! I deal with the same thing and it gets old. One child of mine can be bad and seems to be worse if behind on sleep (so make sure lack of sleep isn't the issue). Suggestions...If my kids are whining I tell them I can't understand them until they talk like a big kid. I won't help or acknowledge them until they talk in a normal voice. If they are just whining (as in complaining) I will tell them I don't want to hear it and that they can leave the room until they are ready to come back with a happy attitude. I also take away privileges. If they are whining about wanting to do something that I have told them no about, then I warn them I will take it away if they continue to whine, and then if they whine about it again I follow through. Every kid is different and somethings work better with one but not another. Good luck!
Not a fan of the vinegar idea.
I'm with Shelly. When I get whining I'll say out loud, "Do you hear something? It's kind of unplesant and I can't understand what it is!" Usually Gabriel will get it and giggle. If he doesn't get it (because he's in a super foul mood) I tell him to come back to me when he is ready to talk in a big boy voice, which usually only takes a few seconds. It doesn't prevent the whining, but teaches him that it's not acceptable.
You are a far more seasoned mother than me, so I'm sure you will know exactly what to do. :) You're such a good mom, Lindsay!
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