tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post5570648724765295416..comments2023-05-04T08:35:29.915-05:00Comments on Shelton Family: Run Away....sheltonfamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17106952012337826289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-23163977980275158382008-08-11T14:26:00.000-05:002008-08-11T14:26:00.000-05:00Holly, I know exactly what you are going through. ...Holly, I know exactly what you are going through. Zeke is just like that and I know Lindsey and I have talked about our boys together before. With the playground area, I would probably do exactly what Lindsey said, strap her in the stroller. I know Zeke would protest quite loudly and if it got out of hand we'd leave, just like you did. You are a doing a great job. Just be consistent with whatever you decide to do and don't give her too many chances. <BR/><BR/>I usually give Zeke a warning at the beginning and give him his choices and what the potential consequences will be. Even at 18 months he knew that the choice was his and that he was choosing consequences if he disobeyed mommy and daddy. <BR/><BR/>We are still dealing with the running away situation with him. Some kids just don't have that "first-time" obedience tendancy=)The Via Colonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683029689045969569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-91567765212906267472008-08-11T10:15:00.000-05:002008-08-11T10:15:00.000-05:00I stick to my thoughts that the 16-18 months age i...I stick to my thoughts that the 16-18 months age is my least favorite. You just are not sure what they do and don't understand and its hard to know whether they understand and are disobeying or if they just don't get it. Whew!! We just entered this 16-18 month timeframe too, and I am not so excited about it. In my opinion, you handled the mall well. As far as the highchair thing goes, I have no help for you. Do you use her straps?? Make sure they are nice and secure:)<BR/><BR/>When are you guys coming to NC?? We would love to see you!!Kelly Viahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11798253835828689334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-53596741267518139542008-08-10T15:24:00.000-05:002008-08-10T15:24:00.000-05:00Holly, I am laughing at loud right now. We just a...Holly, I am laughing at loud right now. We just arrived in washington state and this has been our first airplane trip since Clay started running away from us. I wish so much I would have brought our monkey buddy (basically a backpack that has a type of leash attached) I never said I would use one but he is just like Anna! I would say consistency is what has helped the most. I am constantly telling him he can't run away or has to hold my hand. I get down on his level and firmly tell him. If he doesn't listen he either goes in the stroller or we leave. He is now two and beginning to catch on that Mom means it! When we are out with the stroller ( or in the airport I used our carry on) I try to make a game of it..Can you help mommy push the stroller, etc. It worked like a charm and kept him right beside me. It can be challenging and I know it will get even harder when we have another one:)The Bowman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688115153359680908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-42313919941390848682008-08-07T13:00:00.000-05:002008-08-07T13:00:00.000-05:00As far as the potty thing goes; we're having the s...As far as the potty thing goes; we're having the same problem. I am going to set up a "potty station" in the back of the minivan this weekend: with the little potty, trash bags, lysol wipes, regular wipes, and some extra clothes. I'll let you know how it goes!:)the broomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913527250965204240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-11972624216430166022008-08-07T12:56:00.000-05:002008-08-07T12:56:00.000-05:00Oh Holly...I so know what you are going through: t...Oh Holly...I so know what you are going through: this is exactly how Joshua was at Anna's age! It is so difficult to know how to discipline/train a strong-willed 18 month old. As you said, part of it is just getting through these months while trying to stay consistent and set boundaries. As far as the running out of play areas went, being strapped in his stroller and watching other kids play seemed to work pretty well with Joshua. I too love how determined and free-spirited Joshua is...but it can be quite exhausting at times!!!the broomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913527250965204240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414841327018958026.post-14073602189629134192008-08-06T22:21:00.000-05:002008-08-06T22:21:00.000-05:00I'm no help in the discipline area. But I'm looki...I'm no help in the discipline area. But I'm looking forward to reading the feedback you get. Our issues have less to do with escape and more with deliberate messing with "no touch" items. He really thinks it is a joke. Ha.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071844273070169591noreply@blogger.com