Hi Jules - your boys have never been a problem whenever I've seen them and they were angels when you came to visit me in hospital.....
All my children have been/are very strong willed... but while Fee and Tristan responded well to discipline (although Fee still has her moments when she tests the boundries) Bryn is a different kettle of fish completely!! :roll: I have always been a very strict parent and it seems to have paid off with the other 2 but it just doesn't work the same way with Bryn (you might have noticed that!!

) Like Alfie, he has the problem of language so some of it is communication - I do know that some of it is his other problems too. I do agree that consistency is important and I always try (not always possible) to modify my tone so they know I'm not angry but that I'm really really disappointed in their behaviour and that I expect more of them - if that doesn't work with Fee I threaten to tell her teacher - she would be mortified if I did that!

- ok that's not good parenting but it works!! lol
My hv is going on a course on how to deal with disruptive behaviour in children - it's designed for children with development problems - which I know neither of your two have - but if she passes on any good advice I let you know.
Good luck - hope to see you all when I'm better xxx