I am just curious as to how others tend to “discipline” their children/toddlers. It seems as if my daughter doesn’t listen to ANYTHING I say, she will pour drinks on the table, color on the walls, just acts out. She’s with me 24/7, so I feel it’s obviously my fault. My s.o says I act more like her friend then her mother.. which is true to a point. But he’s meaning as when she gets yelled at she’ll come to me and I’ll give her a hug, etc. I NEVER go against what he says though (as long as I agree) and even if I don’t agree I don’t say anything in front of her.

She will be three in September and I just can’t get her to listen to me for anything. I’ve tried putting her in time out which didn’t/doesn’t really work. I’ll tell her no, I try not to yell at her and explain what she did and why it’s wrong but she will just dismiss me.

And I’m not saying I don’t agree with spanking your children (within reason) I just don’t really like to, but I have smacked her hand or her butt when it really comes down to it. Now she thinks it’s okay to hit back.. what am I doing wrong? 🙁 Please if you have any tips or advice on what you do, i would love to hear some feedback. No negative comments please.

Also, thank you for reading the entire long post! Lol

UPDATE:

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and comments. I will take each and every tip and try it out. I do agree that I coddle her which needs to stop. I can see that it’s doing more harm then good. I always feel bad and let her run to me and try to comfort her but realize it’s not teaching her anything. I appreciate all of your tips and comments more then you know. Thank you everyone!