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Does anyone have a suggestion on how to stop my daughter (2 1/2) from running away from me when I call her?
I've tried not to make it a game, but most times when I say, "Iva, come here please ...." she either ignores me or runs in the opposite direction (giggling). Sure it's cute, but very annoying!
I used to ignore it and just go get her, but it is getting old and I want her to obey me on this issue. I've started to give her time outs when she does this, which I think will work eventually, but I was wondering if y'all have any suggestions?
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My DD does this too (she's 28 months old). It's really a safety concern for me (in public) since I also have two other babies. So I feel like I have to take it particularly seriously. I just absolutely don't allow her to get away with it regardless of the circumstance. I make sure she gets some type of consequence every time she chooses not to come. I do give her a warning. I'll call her over and when she doesn't come, I lower my voice to show I'm serious and remind her that the rule is to listen and come when I call. The vast majority of the time that actually works now. I also mostly do time-outs or time-ins (she has to sit next to me or hold my hand if we're out). I do try to really make a big deal out of it if she comes right away. So she feels like she really gets something out of it by listening rather than just avoiding a consequence. I also try to be as positive as possible when she does come - even if I originally called her because she had misbehaved or even if she really dragged her feet in coming. So I don't really have any magic tricks on this one. I'm sure you're doing all this stuff too. Like you say, it'll work eventually! Good luck!!! I completely understand this frustration! :arrow:
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Right there with you! Sunshine is 22 months and she's been doing this for at least a couple of months. I call her, she turns her head, gives me a smile, then takes off. I walk over to her don't say a word, then sit her in the naughty spot, wherever that may be, or in front of whoemever may be present.
For safety reasons, I first unbuckle Sweetie Pie then she comes and stands next to me, 'cause she loves to help out, so after we gather our belongings, Sunshine gets unbuckled. I can't let go her hand, 'cause she loves jumping off curbs.
My Sweetie Pie already outgrew this phase, so there's hope for this one too.
Thanks for the support and ideas. I've never done "time ins" while out and about with her, so that's a good idea. I need to be more consistent and ALWAYS give her the time out if she does this at home. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
Today I warned her with a time out and she sort of half dragged herself over to me, then took off running, giggling. ARGH!!!
So, time outs EVERY TIME she does this.
My motivation? The thought of her being a teenager! I want to have the "obey Mom" trait instilled into her before she hits age 13!
