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Well, if he runs away while you are out, make him wear reins. He may shout a bit, and feel humiliated but it will stop him from running away. Explain that if he walks nicely with them on for a week then you will see he's ready to walk without them again, but insist on him holding your hand/ the buggy/ or walking right next to you. If he doesn't, use the reins for another week.

He is four years old. He needs outlets for his energy that will let him play and be a kid without being a pain in th ya ya. Schedules help when you have more than one kid, have an idea what you need to get done in a day and include his play time in the daily schedule. Four year olds like to have little jobs too ... he can fold the rags and wash cloths for you while you do laundry, he can wash some things around the house, just a spray bottle with water and a rag can keep a four year old cleaning for hours. Be sure to teach him to wipe the water up after he sprays. He can also help with the baby, by being the diaper getter and hand you wipes as you change the baby's diaper. It is easier for him to behave if you give him things to do that are satisfying and make him feel like he's doing good. I hope you realize that getting him busy and keeping him active helps him be able to sleep on a schedule too. In no time at all, you will be working with three of them, and you should get yourself used to being active enough to chase after them! (It's hard while pregnant, but it won't get easier ... believe me, start now!)

I also have a four year old who often drives me crazy!!! I think it has a little bit to do woth their age and testing limits.It also sounds like your hands are full, you have a lot on your mind and your attention is divided. When my little guy starts acting up, often it is a cry for attention. Maybe try spending a little extra one on one time with him if it is possible. Let him know that although you have a baby and another on the way, he is still very important to you. Maybe try letting him help take care of the baby. THis might keep his mind and hands busy, it helped me out a little, and it also helped my son develope a love for his younger brother rather than jealousy!! Hope this helps, hang in there!!!

He probably just wants more attention. Be gentle, patient, and sometimes a bribe works Give him a big boy responsibility or something only he can do. Playdough works wonders in the kitchen or outside. Give him a project with playdough. Can you make (enter favorite TV character) or favorite food, person. Something that he can do alone since you will have your hands full very soon. Good luck : )

CALL SUPERNANNY! SHE WILL DEFINATLY HELP YOUUUU!! Omgsh, she can like, totally make sure he is controlled, especially running around while pregnant, is totally tiring, i know that. Soooooooo Supernanny should help you out with this one. Why dont you look up the number at www.supernanny.com. Then click on the tab that says, Be on the show! And fill out the form, then send it.

i have a 4 yr old.



i find they get naughty when bored. simple activities set aside each day like. monday is playdoh ( time it for when u know he is going to hit a disruptive behaviour)



tuesday drawing and craft with out door items like leaves stick them on paper etc



wed cooking, bake some muffins





things like that



do a reward system like i do... i get a ordinary greeting blank card the top half area is for CHORES STICKERS the bottom half is for BEHAVIOUR STICKERS i give them through out the day and he earns points to go to a park on the weekend, maybe a mcdonalds, some sweeties ( his favourites) swimming, going to the movie store to hire a dvd for movie nights we have etc etc



*chores as in, going for a bath without complaining to get in or out or to get dressed.



taking his plate and cup after every meal.



tidying up his toys etc etc etc



BUT BAD behaviour earns a warning the first time i repeat my instructions and tell them the consequence of not doing it, if they dont do what i say they get no more warnings they get a drawn sad face and time out for every yr of their life its 1 minute so a 4 yr old will get 4 minutes- if he gets up keep putting him back. it sometimes can take a few hours do NOT give up they do learn the hard way. parents go the long hawl because we created them and it is up to us to raise them properly even if they make it difficult.



get him to earn ur attention through positive behaviour instead of negative disruptive behaviour.



good luck i do this with my children and i have good children i can take them to restraunts, shopping etc and i know they are behaved, its not impossible to re-train your child behaviour.

Answer mine I am in almost the same situation

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just make sure to ut hot sauce on him when he bis naughty.

see if there is any advice on the Super Nanny website that could benefit you eg. dealing with tantrums, "naughty spots" etc.



Here is a link www.supernanny.co.uk

You've got ur hands full, really need to get serious help before he gets much older, seek professional help. I've only got one child, now I know why. Good luck.

Fran - you are going to be a mother of 3. You should be answering questions like this, not asking them.

GIVE HIM AWAY OR SOMETHING. THAT'S WHAT I'M GONNA DO WITH MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SHE'S PAIN IN DA BUST

People may say it is wrong but I feel differently, spank him!!! Time out does not work cause if they are that bad they just get up and leave. Let him know you are the boss. Only use your hand. Or take him to the doctor and see if he has ADD or ADHD. That often causes small children to be everywere.

drown him in a bathtub