Originally Posted by mac60:
Also, when I find the kids are not getting along and seem to be in the fighting mode, I fold their nap blankets to about a 2' x 3' shape and place them around the dc room, with a few feet between each of them and give them each a quiet activity to do alone on their "spot", if they get off and are not quiet, off they go to time out. It really has made a difference. I rotate activities every 10 minutes or so.
What a GREAT idea! I needed this as well! I have two 2 year olds and they are constantly crabby, handsy, or stealing toys from the 14 month old. I was at my wit's end this morning as they are also tattling like no other!