We have a child of the day...each day we rotate who is the child of the day. They get first choice of lap, spot at table..ect. Then we have a set order to rotate through to everyone else...everyone gets a turn. For storytime the child of the day picks the first book and sits on the lap...the others then follow.

We also have the rule that if you are unwilling to share, you get off. It leads to a few meltdowns, but in the end they learn sharing is the best option.

Lastly...I try to give each of them snuggle time every day. At 4 it is usually 2-5min. and then they are off and running again. But knowing they each get it (or got it) tends to ward off fighting.

The bumps and whacks do get harder...I have had several bloody lips and bruises from them. It is seem hard for them to remember that I break too!


Susan

Parent to GGG born 31 weeks 4 days 4/26/07




http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message