Hectic 4 yr old?

My son is the most beautiful, intelligent little boy in the world. Hes my life. The 2 of us are always laughing and playing around etc. But at times (especially when we've got company) then he gets out of hand. I used to think its coz he wants my attention, but even when I give it to him, he continues with his little "performances". I do spank him... and it doesnt often work since hes as stubborn as his mom! I dont know what to do.

Answers:
Well, I'd start by not spanking him anymore. Especially if it isn't working!

Talk to him about what you expect of him before company comes over. Work on teaching him not to interrupt or how to say "excuse me" when he needs something.

Teach him about "monkey energy" and when it's OK to use "monkey energy." Read him some Curious George books and let him see how George gets in trouble because of his "monkey energy." Then have him "use up his monkey energy" by giving him a countdown to be wild and blow off his energy jumping or something for so long. When time runs off, help him "put a lid on the bottle" by putting his hands on his head like he's pushing the lid on. Then the monkey energy has to "stay in the bottle" until it's a time and place to use it again.

Sounds like a typical little boy showing off. He doesn't like to share your attention. No kid does. My kid was the same way. He's 10 and I'm still waiting for him to out-grow it.

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