That whiny voice is wearing you down, and you’ve caught yourself giving in just to make it stop.
What’s usually happening
Whining usually means your child is tired, hungry, bored, or has learned that whining works. They often don’t know another way to ask yet. We can teach them one.
Try this
- 1Check the basics first: snack, rest, or a few minutes of your attention.
- 2Show them what a regular voice sounds like, then have them try.
- 3Don’t give in to the whine, but say yes quickly to a kind ask when you can.
What to say
- “I can’t understand that voice. Can you ask in your regular voice?”
- “Try again, and I’ll listen.”
- “The answer is still no, and I love you.”
Do everything without grumbling and arguing.
Inside the membership, you’ll find the full whining plan, with simple ways to teach gratitude at home.
This is covered in The Discipline Overshare Guide
- 01What’s happening
- 02What should I know
- 03What do I say
- 04Mom, remember
- 05When to get help
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