O lord give me strength because I so need it right now. Madyson our 6 1/2 yr old has started lying and hitting her sister. I don't know where this has came from and we are having hell getting it under control. We know when she is lying and we have told her it is wrong. We have explained to her it is wrong to hit and that is her sister you are not supposed to treat ppl like that. I know most all children go through one or both of these phases but I am honestly fed up with it and need some type of guidance and words of wisdom to get through this. Please if you have dealt with this share your story and how you got it under control. Thanks ladies

Praying for you! I just posted about how my son is having problems with lying and touching/taking w/o asking. We just went thru a whole day in "lockdown" mode - meaning no fun stuff allowed and the day went fine (albeit boring) only to have him 'relapse' right before bedtime. So now tomorrow will be super boring, too. I am also going to try to sit with ds and draw on paper what is going on so he can "see" what is happening - Jayne suggested that one.

If we find something that really helps I will let you know!

It is just so sudden and really out of character but I guess it is in that age bracket where they go through this phase....if it is a phase I hope it passes soon......and we can break this habit

Yeah, it's that age/stage. Just keep dealing with it as you have been. Be consistent. Amp up the consequences as needed. Try vinegar on the tongue. I had heard that trick for lying and otherwise nasty mouth and have used it with mine. It did the trick. Not always immediately mind you, we had to adjust the dosage ;) But they sure remembered that taste.

Hang in there sweetie. I know it REALLY bites and is so frustrating. Just keep plowing through.

Yes I have heard about vinegar and even a little dab of hot sauce....will have to give the vinegar a shot.....

We are having issues with ds hitting dd. It's provoked, but still...not allowed. He's done it about once a day recently...he's always sincerely sorry, but then does it again the next day. I've noticed that he only does it when we're out of the room (duh!). Hmmm...hope you discover something that works for her! Have you thought of taking away privileges? computer, tv, special food, etc?

O yea we have taken things away but it does not phase her at all.....we are going to get through this my family and all of you ladies...