A Gentler Approach

Today Gong gong and Ama came to visit the kids an hour before their nap time. So Wes threw a huge fit and did not want to nap. You name all the misbehavior, he did it. From slamming the door, going limp, throwing tantrums, he did not want to obey.  So I let him threw a fit in his room.  He bang his body towards the door, crying for all of us (Gong gong) .  After 5 or so minutes, I went into the room gave him a drink of water , held him in the rocking chair, and rubbed his back.  That did the trick. He calmed down and was able to follow through with nap. Raising kids, must Be firm and with compassion.