I hear you! DH watches my three SK kids, and as a general rule can whip them into shape with little difficulty. I think in part it is because he is a grown up SK ( I use the term grown up loosely) I have tried getting tougher, but for some reason it doesn't work the same. We swore we were never going to be spankers, but DH found a good whack worked, and for him the lesson lasted. For me, I just feel lousy, and the kids get angrier. Because DH is home and I am at work, I find that he has good days, and I have frustrating evenings. It seems that all mommy does is yell and discipline, and no one is happy! As for the sleep thing, my DS is 5, and he seemed to start remembering and understanding what dreams, and nightmares were at three. My DS's are now three and both are going through the same. We have had many screaming evenings where all three refuse to go to bed, and I truly believe they have anxiety over bad dreams. Then again if you ask my DH I am the one with all the excuses!
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