Hey man I'm A father of two energetic young boys aged 5 and 6 I know what you are going through. A few years back my beautiful wife and myself did a parenting course called 1,2,3 magic witch is probably the best tool I have as a dad.It basically is this ,
Sit down and figure out what behaviors are acceptable and what are not,once you have that guideline in your head then you have something to work with.
Now the next step is to explain to your child what is going to happen.You explain that if the behavior doesn't by the time you count to three there will be consequences, then you start counting very slowly and very patently. The behavior will not stop straight away but after a few times of time out or what ever consequence you choose your child will quickly learn.
I hope you find this of some use . Best of luck.
Hi Thanks for the tip! I hear boys can be easier to "manage" than girls! :)
Do you use this technique all the time? (i mean in the shops, restaurants etc.. or just at home?
You know I can remember carrying my youngest out of the shops kicking and screaming and placing in the car on more than one occasion,oh the good times L.O.L.
But the good news is that it only gets easier now I seldom have to use this method .
She does not really do this to me haha, but I have heard these stories from my wife :D Ok I will give it a go. :)
good luck man