Fom the time she wakes up she cries, screams and will not talk in a normal voice and throws things on the floor and is very messy.
When we try to correct her she will always cry.
Is this the "terrible twos" thing and will she grow out of it?
If we try (time out) it does not work and she just screams louder. Any suggestions or advice?
2006-11-17 15:55:03 · 12 answers · asked by mnbernier@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Has she been like this from her birth, or is this recently?
2006-11-17 16:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by blah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the terrible twos and with that you have to remain consistent. Keep doing the time outs and ignore the screaming, She is doing it for attention and the more you give her the more she will scream. Although if she is doing this all day long from morning to night without a quiet moment it might be a medical problem. You might want to check with the doctor she could be suffering from an ear infection, sore throat etc.
2006-11-18 03:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should give your pediatrician a call. I don't want to be an alarmist, but there could be many other things going on other than just a temper tantrum, especially if it's lasting all day.
The doctor may want to check her out for a variety of conditions, this could be something like autism or even sensory integration disorder. Many of those kids will get louder and more obnoxious in order to "tune out" what they can't handle (sometimes noise, light, people, etc). The doctor could do a number of fairly easy checklists, or can send you to someone who can, to rule out different things.
You may want to hold off awhile to see if it continues, but it wouldn't hurt to at least call the doc and make them aware of the situation. They may have some great ideas for you.
Good luck,
Becky
2006-11-18 01:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Becky H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when you put her in time out tell her that she can not get up untill she is using her quiet voice. Make sure that no one else is distracting her. Do not let her get out of time out just because she is crying, If she gets up, put her back down and tell her that she has to start over. When she is allowed out of time out tell her what a good girl she was for listening to Mommy. I had the same problem with my daughter and once she figured out that I was serious she stopped the crying. If your children is having a tantrum, ignore them! Do not ever let them know that you are upset by what they are doing, that will just incouarge more tantruming! If time out are not working, and for some kids they dont. Try taking away thier favortite toy. At that age there really isnt much you can do but time outs.
2006-11-18 07:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by Loca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you are the parent here. DO not give her the control. She will only learn that the more she screams the more you let her have her own way. I am going through this right now with my 2 and 1/2 year old son. He sits on time out, yes he cries and scream's, but we explain in simple words why he is sitting. You have to go down to their level. Let them know you love them, but be stern when you have to. What we do is, for his age..he is 2..so he sits 2 minutes, if he gets up we start all over. He has learned and we are starting to make progress with him. Is tough, but hang in there. It will eventually start getting better. Good Luck
2006-11-18 05:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a temper tantrum. My 2-year-old always wakes up fussy, and telling her to behave just makes it worse. I'm learning to spend a little time holding her every morning or after a nap so that she can feel comforted, then directing her attention to something fun or interesting.
However, if you are very worried about it, do call your pediatrician and ask if there are any other possibilities. It could be stomach cramps, especially if she's very cold.
2006-11-18 00:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by nosleepthree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has this just started? hmmm has there been a big change around the family? from watching other moms, i have found that girls are very DIVA like.... i have 2 boys and #3 boy on the way, and i am thankful, cause boys arent as emotional. does she have a structured day? routines, that sort of thing? time out...let her cry...even if it is for 20 minutes...put her in her room..... consistancy is a very key word for parents i think. Pick a punishment, routine, or whatever, and stick to it....
2006-11-18 00:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by bangbanks72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry she'll grow out of it just keep telling her not to and don't be afraid to discipline her.
and to Jess thats not a very good thing to do. It might work but it will make them feel not wanted or loved and you don't want them to think that. Just keep telling her that its wrong and discipline when needed.
2006-11-18 00:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her cry it out...dont give her any attention. Once she figures out she doesn't get attention by doing that she will stop. I had this problem with my 2yr old, she just turned 3. But when baby sister came along, she wanted attention weather it was good or bad attention. Just ignore it.
2006-11-18 00:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my son is only 13 months and he already acts a little like this i hope and believe that they all grow out of it but it sounds like she just wants attention or is acting out against something she can't or doesn't know how to explain. maybe you should take her to a councelor
2006-11-18 00:02:40 · answer #10 · answered by ProudMommy05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the terrible twos.I'm going through the same thing with my little girl,and I don't know what to do my self.I know that it's driving me crazy.
2006-11-18 00:13:26 · answer #11 · answered by Kathleen V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋