He runs away

[SIZE=12pt]Ryan has gotten into a horrible habit where he finds it funny to run away from either DH or myself. He has just started to do this the past 2 weeks, and it seems to be getting worse and I don't know what to do.

His favorite time to do this is when it is time to leave from somewhere. He will take off and no amount of words will stop him and if alone we have to tell Colin to "stay right there" and then literally run after Ryan to catch him. Meanwhile, he is laughing; and if picked up makes himself "flippy floppy" so we can't hold him, then when we put him down and hold his hand he will collapse his legs and sit or lay down on the ground. It is not only frustrating, but unsafe behavior. And we feel sorry for Colin who listens 98% of the time, and meanwhile it is his brother getting attention because it is negative behavior we just can't ignore.

The day started with me getting the boys into the van to go to a class, Colin is all belted in, I have Ryan next to me; go to pick him up and he runs away and falls face first into a mud puddle. :umm: So he had to be taken in, and have his clothes changed and his hands and face cleaned before we could leave. (big sigh)

This behavior is so aggravating!!!! Any suggestions from those who have BTDT???? :blink: [/SIZE]

 

Harness or put him back into a stroller while you are out. I had one that did that, and by straping him in a stroller and not letting him get out, solved our problem. It took a month or so, but by putting him in a stroller, he could not get the attention that he wanted. Also he threw a fit about being in the stroller while Cody was walking or whatever, we would leave the store right then and there. I did not give him the satisfaction of getting attention from everyone.

 

Zachary is like that. If you are able to do this, belt him into his booster seat at the kitchen table while you take out Collin and belt him in the car. Then go back and get Ryan. You might not be able to do that depending on how your living space is set up - I am able to close a gate and get them in one at a time. Also, when you are out and about, since he is a runner, I would let him start to walk on his own and if he starts to stray, buckle him into the stroller and let Collin walk.

Good luck. It is really frustrating and takes lots of extra work. I hope you find something that will work for you and help make it easier.

 

[SIZE=10pt]I feel your pain. Often times Blake is the one who runs off. We are in a unique situation in that we live in a condo. Our garage is not directly attached to our house. So everytime we go to or get out of the car we have to walk to/from the house and you can imagine who enjoys taking off and running ahead of us! It is very frustrating and everyday we work on getting him to listen better and hold my hand! Often times I end up carrying him because Katelyn will walk right beside me and usually listens very well.

Hang in there! You are not alone! :hug99: [/SIZE]