I write this to you while I’m cracking up!  I just read a post that I could totally relate to about children and temper tantrums. The blog post at Rocks In My Dryer called Works For Me: Just Add Water got me going this morning. Read for yourself…….

"When Adam was three, he was prone to very loud, very long, very intense
temper tantrums.  It was a constant battle.  One summer day, when he
was throwing a royal fit in the living room, I’d simply had enough.  I
picked the boy up, hauled him into the backyard, turned on the hose,
and…yep…I sprayed him down.

Needless to say, the tantrum stopped.  And remarkably, that was a turning point in his ability to keep his temper under control."

Do you see why I was cracked up? I know it seems maybe a little harsh but we as mommies can relate. Let’s face it, when I was growing up soap was used to clean a smart mouth.(never had it done to me) Let’s keep in mind that it is only water, probably very cold water. I am curious to see what you all think about this solution, so leave me a comment and let me know. The best news is that it actually worked! Make sure you read the entire post at Rocks In My Dryer to see how to avoid the tantrums all together.