Parenting: preschool

• Twinmummy2017
• 27 August 2020 - 08:50

My 33 months old B/G twins are becoming incredibly challenging. I assume all the normal things, arguing (with adults), not listening, pushing boundaries (possibly broken them entirely!) all the normal terrible two's behaviours (I've been told - doesn't make it any easier to cope with). I've been recommended by a couple of people to have a day time routine to add some structure to their day and it should lessen these unwanted behaviours. However, I'm really struggling to come up with a routine. Their attention span is about 15 minutes and I can't think of enough activities! It doesn't help that we've lost playgroups due to the pandemic. I would be very grateful for any ideas/suggestions people have. They generally wake up any time from 6am (never later than 7am) and their bedtime is 7pm and we have a good routine in place for that. They no longer nap Thank you in advance

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• • Sarah S
  • 31 August 2020 - 18:17

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  Hi I share your desperation my 4 year old boys are driving me bonkers.
  I'm trying to work from home whilst they, it feels like, either fight
  over toys and then cry or are in cahoots and laughing and shouting and
  making trouble. I say feels like because I'm sure it's not all day but
  it feels like it and I do a lot of shouting which I know is not helpful
  but I'm finding difficult to curb. You definitely need a routine
  involving getting out at least once a day for a long bike/scooter ride
  or walk to burn energy, and another spell outside with a football or
  playing catch or similar. If you're stuck indoors your can all dance to
  music or do something like bowling plastic bottles with soft balls. Like
  the other mum said when indoors you need to mix it up with various
  activities: creative stuff like playdoh/drawing/painting/stickers/fuxzy
  felts, games like jigsaws/boardgames(orchard toys ones are really good
  and cheap),playing with toy food/Lego, "helping you" with the
  housework e.g. taking all the washing pile to the machine/pairing
  socks/wiping the table. I wouldn't worry if each thing only lasts 15
  minutes I think that's normal at that age, and it doesn't need to be
  different every day they like repetition it's how they get good at
  things. And when you're at a loss completely then it's time for a
  snack. Keep up the good work and if you have people you can ask to help
  put take several breaks a week where you get to be without them.. makes
  the heart grow fonder and all that

  Hi I share your desperation my 4 year old boys are driving me bonkers.
  I'm trying to work from home whilst they, it feels like, either fight
  over toys and then cry or are in cahoots and laughing and shouting and
  making trouble. I say feels like because I'm sure it's not all day but
  it feels like it and I do a lot of shouting which I know is not helpful
  but I'm finding difficult to curb. You definitely need a routine
  involving getting out at least once a day for a long bike/scooter ride
  or walk to burn energy, and another spell outside with a football or
  playing catch or similar. If you're stuck indoors your can all dance to
  music or do something like bowling plastic bottles with soft balls. Like
  the other mum said when indoors you need to mix it up with various
  activities: creative stuff like playdoh/drawing/painting/stickers/fuxzy
  felts, games like jigsaws/boardgames(orchard toys ones are really good
  and cheap),playing with toy food/Lego, "helping you" with the
  housework e.g. taking all the washing pile to the machine/pairing
  socks/wiping the table. I wouldn't worry if each thing only lasts 15
  minutes I think that's normal at that age, and it doesn't need to be
  different every day they like repetition it's how they get good at
  things. And when you're at a loss completely then it's time for a
  snack. Keep up the good work and if you have people you can ask to help
  put take several breaks a week where you get to be without them.. makes
  the heart grow fonder and all that

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• • CatherineB
  • 27 August 2020 - 10:08

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  Hi, my two boys are 31 months. I think it's a challeging age with the
  boundary pushing etc as you say. You are not alone! I'm not sure I can
  necesarily help with routine as such, but I find with mine they get more
  troublesome the longer we spend in the same room, so I try to move rooms
  regularly. Playdoh, colouring, paint etc in the kitchen; lego, cars,
  jigsaws, books in the living room, that sort of thing. They're quite
  keen to 'help' with some cleaning (love a duster or dustpan &
  brush!) as well which can then be in another room. They do need to burn
  off plenty of energy though so I try to get ouside quite a bit (less
  oportunity to destroy the house too!) Luckily we've got a good size
  garden, which you may not have. They love digging - looking for worms,
  snails, woodlice etc. trundling about with a wheelbarrow or on their
  bikes. Since lockdown started we always go for a walk after lunch. Turns
  out they're dead happy with going round the block. Any vehical bigger
  than a car is great entertainment, as is a trip to the playground now
  it's back open. The fresh air and exercise is good for us all and in the
  middle of the day I find it breaks the day up a bit so you don't feel
  like you've been at home all the time. Hope that helps a little.

  Hi, my two boys are 31 months. I think it's a challeging age with the
  boundary pushing etc as you say. You are not alone! I'm not sure I can
  necesarily help with routine as such, but I find with mine they get more
  troublesome the longer we spend in the same room, so I try to move rooms
  regularly. Playdoh, colouring, paint etc in the kitchen; lego, cars,
  jigsaws, books in the living room, that sort of thing. They're quite
  keen to 'help' with some cleaning (love a duster or dustpan &
  brush!) as well which can then be in another room. They do need to burn
  off plenty of energy though so I try to get ouside quite a bit (less
  oportunity to destroy the house too!) Luckily we've got a good size
  garden, which you may not have. They love digging - looking for worms,
  snails, woodlice etc. trundling about with a wheelbarrow or on their
  bikes. Since lockdown started we always go for a walk after lunch. Turns
  out they're dead happy with going round the block. Any vehical bigger
  than a car is great entertainment, as is a trip to the playground now
  it's back open. The fresh air and exercise is good for us all and in the
  middle of the day I find it breaks the day up a bit so you don't feel
  like you've been at home all the time. Hope that helps a little.

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