Chris and I noticed the other day that we feel like we are having to "punish" Caleb less than we used to. We don't feel like we are constantly yelling at him and putting him into time-out. I feel that Caleb may have crossed over into the "good" side. He is not perfect by any means, but it seems like he is beginning to listen better and just do less naughty things.
Today when I picked him up from day care I had to talk with the owner quick and I wasn't able to until after I had already brought him out of his room. Usually he would be out the door and running around outside if I didn't have a hold of him, but today he stood by Carter's car seat and waited. I was able to have a couple minute conversation without having to excise myself to run after Caleb or hold him while he squirmed. It was great! Even the day care owner noticed the positive change in him.
I am hoping I am not jinxing myself right now, but I am hoping that this is a big step in the right direction for his behavior and our mental well being!
I'm glad to hear that. Sylvia stopped her screaming fits too after I took a couple days to really focus on positive reinforcement. Sometimes I think she just needs tons of attention, and if we're all so busy for many days or weeks in a row, she begins to act out. But it seems like after a weekend of nothing but mom paying undivided attention to her, she behaves better all around. I know realistically I can't always do that, but once in awhile is a good cure for bad behavior. At least that's what works for us.
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