I have a son who will be 2 next month, and he is being action a little different lately..I'mm pregnant (6months) and we just move to a different home.. But one week before the move he didn't want to sleep at his bed , he sleep in her sister's room in different beds.. We haven't had any problems before now he cries because he wants to sleep with me and not at her sister's, then we move & I thougth he was going to back on track but it was worst the first days we thougth it was the change but it has being almost 2 weeks and still he doesn't want to sleep alone what we do is wait for him to fall asleep and then move him to his bed , but now he doesn't want to stay at daycare either he has gone there for almost 2 yrs & had never cry before he loves his care providers and he wants now to spend more time with me like he wants more attention from me but I had never let him aside I treat both the same .. what can be wrong any help please!! don't know what to do??? ")
2006-11-08
10:00:18
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Pregnancy & Parenting
➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Lots of kids that age don't handle change well. They thrive on routine, and his routine has been disrupted quite a bit of late.
I suggest you consider the best way to structure his day--both for him and you and stick to it. Be persistent; it might take a couple of weeks for things to level out, but it will be worth it.
2006-11-08 10:09:05
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answered by freedomnow1950 5
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It's not unusual to have sleeping problems with them now and then for a while. It's hard to say what has gotten into their heads. It could be something about the room that scares him for no reason, or an aspect of separation anxiety, or bad dreams triggered by chocolate or similar, or something totally unrelated. Giving in to them prolongs the problem in most cases. Two of my sons both have had these stages, they are both 2 years old. Lots of tears, screaming, etc. Here's what I did:
Ben: yelling, spanking, or silently repeatedly putting him back in bed didn't work. Finally he got up and attacked my youngest son. His biggest fear in life is the shower, so I gave him a cold shower and he was very humble after that and stayed in bed.
Jaden: Jaden's mom was allowing / encouraging the problem when I was not around. I waited in the dark for him to get up, then gave him a light swat on the behind, told him sternly to stay in his bed, and put him back immediatly. The first time when he was 1 year old, he screamed for over an hour. At two years old, I did this 4 times over 30 minutes and had no more problems.
My sister had a similar problem with one of hers. Nothing worked until she put him in the laundry room by himself for 20 minutes. The laundry room is his greatest fear.
2006-11-08 18:14:06
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answered by marwood0 2
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My son just turned two and is doing the same thing. Suddenly he doesn't like his bedtime routine. He doesn't want to take a bath (which he loves), cries at daycare, refuses dinner (he's a great eater), etc. Nights are a disaster - he doesn't want to be in his crib, doesn't want to be held...nothing. He cries to have a story read and then angrily slams the books shut. He says over & over "I don't want this!"
I would do your very best to not let him fall asleep with you and then move him - it is an extremely difficult thing to break.
It's heartbreaking, but I think it's just a phase compounded by your recent move and pregnancy. . Over and over I've heard stories describing this exact thing at around two. Hang in there!
2006-11-08 18:52:34
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answered by eli_star 5
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Too many new things for a little one - mommy is different and not playing as much (or differently), new house, etc and he is just having a tough time adjusting. Keep your routine and he will calm down soon - some just take longer than others.
2006-11-08 18:40:52
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answered by GP 6
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With u being pregnant and the move he probably is just having trouble adjusting. Give him time he will be fine. Two weeks really isn't that long for him to feel secure in this new home. My advice is time, just keep on going like you arw and in time he will be fine.
2006-11-08 18:24:44
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answered by Who Me? 4
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Just keep on going like normal. He's just adjusting to the new factors in his life. The coming baby and moving and all.
be sure to reassure him that you love him, but if you start making special treatment you will only ground the insecurity in him.
2006-11-08 18:02:40
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answered by amosunknown 7
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Maybe with a new baby on the way he is feeling left out. He might be feeling that once the baby gets here yall will forget him. He's feeling attached... Just continue to soothe him and things will prolly get better.
2006-11-08 18:08:41
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answered by Lovin' My Hubby 3
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Maybe its because youre pregnant, he is either gettin jealous of the fact that he wont be the baby anymore and wants to feel loved. Or he thinks you will stop paying attention to him when you have the baby
2006-11-08 18:04:02
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answered by Riddlez 1
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just allow him to adjust to the new place, but also b able to love and care for him and let him no that another baby is on the way,still b able to give him your time.
2006-11-08 18:07:30
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answered by shorty 1
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