Try, try again - you will reach success!

Lucas has been a handful lately. 22 mos and desires full independence!

Mornings are always hectic, between getting something into his belly and getting something into mine, and dealing with all the steps to getting us out the door. Just think, we have a later schedule than most! As I was preparing my breakfast - he was already fed - he decided to go upstairs and throw a book downstairs. I promptly went upstairs and found him in his bedroom. I told him it was wrong and closed the door. Then, I found his "lovey" blanket and put it in the room and re-closed the door. He only cried a little and quieted down, hugging and sucking on his blanket. This gave me time to enjoy breakfast and gave him the isolation he needed to calm down, becoming a better person. When he came out of the room, he was so much more cooperative! It was so wonderful to be with him!

Lesson learned!! After bad behavior, send the child to his room immediately with the "lovey." Enjoy this isolation time that calms both Mom/Dad and child.