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  • just wait until he calms down, this should work, or maybe he needs somethin.... what? i dunno
  • I know EXACTLY how you feel. I used to babysit 2 girls (9 and 7) who's mother would not discipline them. When I would discipline them they wouldn't listen to me because their mother would undermine the decisions I made while watching them. They threw fits that had neighbors calling. I was scared they would call the cops because they thought I was torturing them. (I was not). I had to quit because as a non-parent there was nothing I could do. I tried discussing my issues with the mother (that was something I could do as we were family friends, my dad was dating her mom) but she was so depressed and didn't want to deal with it. I just had to stop watching them because I was getting to stressed out. Besically, I had to stop parenting those children because It's not my job and I wasn't going to get any help. It might be time to find another child to watch. One who's parents you are more likely to work with you, not against you.
  • are you related to the kids? are you the father? talking to a two yo is like talking to a rock. Put the child on a blanket and give him/her a time out.
  • give them the mean look and be tough, don't let some 2yr old scare you.
  • When a young child throws a tantrum, the best thing to do is just ignore them. Once they realize that their behavior is NOT going to get them any attention (and attention is just what they want) they'll give up. I know it's hard to ignore a screaming, flailing child, but after the first few tantrums are ignored the child will eventually quit throwing them.
  • Beat the hell out of him NO just kiddin. I would take the one that is being good and get some coloring books and crayons or cars or something to play with sit where the 2 year old can see you and play with the other child. When the 2 year old sees you tell him that when he can stop crying and throwing a fit he is more that welcome to play with you guys it might work. Good luck candy is another good method
  • Pick him up and put him in his room, tell him why you are doing it, and close the door. If he can open the door, stand on the other side and hold it shut. If he is yelling out to you, don't answer. You'll soon hear periods of silence because he is not sure anyone is taking any notice, and he has to stop carrying on to hear if there is any reaction. After a while he will be quiet for some time, so then go back into the room and ask him if he is finished with his tantrum and ready to come out and be with everyone else. If his behaviour is OK, don't mention the previous incident again. If he gets agitated again, just repeat the procedure. This technique has always worked with my granddaughter.
  • I guess my lil brother and sister was to much for you shanners LOL...Jus ignore them next time if theres another time that you watch them. they'll get the picture and stop yelling and crying.

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