tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post4266124864274917280..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: That's What We Do In Pre-KTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-2901768158369288992012-01-02T21:07:21.855-08:002012-01-02T21:07:21.855-08:00I'm curious about this... (I just found your b...I'm curious about this... (I just found your blog and am enjoying reading your thoughtful posts!). I have a 3.5 year old and a 1 year old (both boys). My 3.5 year old has recently had a really hard time cleaning up. He's usually so meticulous about it but lately he has been refusing at home and at preschool(1x week)...grandma's house, etc. I have been resorting to consequences like taking away the toys if he won't clean them up or even time-outs and it doesn't feel right. I know that I want him to take responsibility rather than blindly 'obey' but I'm not sure what to do when he flat out refuses to clean up his things. I try to explain why we need to clean up (taking care of our things, making sure we don't trip over toys, because 'that's what we do' etc) but it's not working. I'm guessing that he wants to be in control. He's trying to control his little brother all of the time....Ideas? This is one strong-willed, sensitive and loving boy.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17289538576013041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-63775431838904789932011-12-26T10:53:49.611-08:002011-12-26T10:53:49.611-08:00Love this post. It has been on my mind as of late ...Love this post. It has been on my mind as of late with my own two children. Very helpful.Cave Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446689918377947144noreply@blogger.com