Lately discipline has been on my mind a lot lately. When my husband works a lot I sometimes feel like all the discipline is left up to me. So of course I am feeling like the bad guy who is always starting a sentence with “stop, don’t or no”. The hardest part for me is trying to figure out if the punishment fits the crime and the age. When I am babysitting little ones I use the time out method. One minute for each year in age. That works pretty well. The older age groups are a little harder. Sending kids to their rooms don’t really seem like a punishment because my kids have lots of fun stuff to do in their rooms. When I have to take something away I always feel guilty and end up giving in. I have a lot of trouble sticking to my own rules but I am trying harder to stand my ground. I have the toughest time when it comes to discipline and my 10 year old. She is definitely sassy and how do you say it? She is very stong willed and always challenges me. I love her to death but she puts me to the test on a daily basis. I have tried everything I can think of when it comes to disciplining her. We have done time outs, grounding, no phone, no television, no computer and no fun activities. Nannah’s main issue is she can be a smarty pants. She always has to get that last word in. Oh and she picks on her brother and sisters. I have been looking all over for ideas on how to handle her before she really gets out of control. Does anyone have any suggestions?