How do i get my 19 month old to stop screaming and squealing at everything?

Answer 1

That's probably how the baby is communicating. I would try no longer responding to the screaming and squealing. Then, after an episode of it, trying teaching that you will respond to Mama, or Hungry, simple words that he/she is ready to say. Good Luck

Answer 2

SPANK him/her sorry to say...but it really does work. My daughter was a major screamer. The last straw was her jumping up and down in her bed screaming. Her scream was loud enough for the neighbors to hear EVERY single night. Children do what you let them do, and a spanking doesn't make them hate you. I was letting her scream. One spanking was all it took and now when she gets out of line...I just show her the belt. She's 2 so she understands she doesn't want to meet with the rod of correction.

Someone is going to tell you to take her to a therapist, or some kind of counselor. Like I said on another board...spanking has been past down through the generations up until now and at first I wouldn't spank her until my mother started telling me how silly i was. Then I delt with not being able to spank her because I didn't know how to spank her when I wasn't angry...the whole point is to spank them when you arn't angry...and if you are angry...you have failed by letting them go that far.

CHILDREN DO WHAT YOU LET THEM DO...They are 2 feet tall...and my daughter had be crying because she wouldn't stop, it'll get to that point without disciplin. At 19 months they will not understand you takinbg away their favorite toy...they are still opperating on out of sight out of mind. That only works on older kids.

Answer 3

make the kid stay in their room and keep saying that he/she can come out when they stop whining. I have a 2 year old. I was told that I should have started doing this a long time ago because he is the same way, but it is finally staring to work. I would start now if I were you because it isn't easy when they are a little older!! Oh yeah, and don't go to him/her whenever he/she cries because he/she is just learning that they get attention whenever they do that. Believe me!! I was that way!

Answer 4

My 20 month started doing that and I started squirting her with a squirt gun, I don't like to spank my daughter so I look for alternative ways to correct her. I did it about three times and she stopped. Now she know that she can be loud outside but we don't scream indoors. She uses the squirt gun in the tub, so she also got a toy out of the deal. It might not be right but it got her attention.

Answer 5

The child may be spoiled, has an emotional problem. Also, processed foods, colored and artificial dyes can cause this reaction. Put your child on a diet free of artificial dyes from KoolAid,and other artificially stained desserts,sugared foods and over processed foods.Go to an allergist specialist. Allergies may cause your child to be uncomfortable causing these side effects. Also, your child may be highly sensitive. Check with your doctor to examin for disorders. Watch who babysits your child.

Answer 6

Spanking shows that negative behavior is acceptable. If she/he doesn't need anything then ignore it. Or you can calmly say "no screaming" and take away whatever she is playing with until she gets quiet. Other than that just ignore it. When she sees it won't get her anything then she will stop.

Answer 7

There is this collar they use that administers a mild electric shock whenever a dog barks. Don't see why it wouldn't be equally as effective on an unruly child.

Answer 8

Its what 19 month olds do. Assuming she is not sick injured or being forced to watch the Jerry Springer show.

Answer 9

Jean Piaget (specialist in children) says that frustration and anger frequently erupt in the toddlers who are embarking upon activities for which he/she has not developed adequate skills to assure success ~ basically everything from walking, talking to feed themselves.

I would suggest that you provide your toddler with games that are suitable to his/her developmental stage such as scribbling, stacking, sorting and drop & spill type games. Teach children names of body parts with games, songs and pictures are also ways to entertain toddlers ~ this works well when you are in a public area ~ start singing the familiar tune and the toddler will jump right in!

The toddler years are the time to begin instilling values, reasoning, and incentives in the child to conform to accepted rules of behavior. It is important for parents to be consistent both in modeling behavior and in addressing appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior in the child. Positive behavior should be both recognized and rewarded with hugs, kisses and positive words from mom & dad. The toddler's favorite word may appear to be "NO!!!" ~

~~~~~~Despite contrary belief, it is important for parents not to follow into a pattern of negative behavior with yelling,spanking, and threatening of their own.~~~~~~

Most of all, I would encourage and model correct ways of speaking (such as "do you want a cookie?) each time the child screams or squeals for something. Repeatedly deomnstrating to the child how we communicate properly~remember they learn from us. You might have to tell your toddler "we don't talk or ask for something like that~we do it this way..."

Teach concepts of please, thank you, and sharing with others.
If not already reading to the child on a regular basis, this is a good time to start ~~~ it will enhance the development of verbal skills.

Your child is a perfectly normal toddler~just start teaching communication and proper behavior. If you need anything further, please email me.

Answer 10

its a phase all kids go through. its so irritating, but they do stop. it doesnt last that long. usually just a few months. once they start using more words to communicate it stops.