I got the impression that she used this example very generally, I did not get the impression that she’s dictating his every move. “Go put your laundry away” “no I want to make my bed”… the laundry still needs to be put away.

Picking up their toys used to be a challenging for all of us. One day I actually move the toys out on top of the recycling bin. I explained why I did that. So the next day When I asked to put the toys away they know what’s going to happen if they don’t. I know it sounded like I’m a mean person but I wanted them to learn to put them away after playing. Also, I invested on clear bins that comes with lids (got them At Walmart) my husband sat with them and showed them where each toys should go. We have large bins for large toys and a basket for medium and the small actions toys in small bins. Now my family room looks much better!!!

Your tips are great advices. Thanks for sharing.

Also, I’ve read a lot of different words of advice on dealing with toddler tantrums and most just make the situation worse and DEFINITELY don’t work in stressful public situations (time outs, ignoring them, etc). When he’s out of control like that, he gets scared and doesn’t know how to calm down on his own.. I try telling him to breathe and count to ten and then tell him I love him and sometimes that works but not always. I love your “golden tip” idea so much and am going to be trying this. Lord knows I need prayer to stay calm when I’m dealing with these situations and I feel like my little one does as well. So thank you so much for that idea.