My 21 month old son cries at the drop of a hat. He cries all the time it seems like. He drives me nuts and not

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My 21 month old son cries at the drop of a hat. He cries all the time it seems like. He drives me nuts and nothing that I seem to do makes him stop. He's not spoiled and we do punish him if he does something wrong so I don't know what his problem is. If we tell him no he cries, if he's uncomfortable jhe cries, if we make him do something he doesn't want to he cries, he cries all the time it feels like. He wakes up and he cries. I don't think theres anything physically wrong with him so what in the world is going on and how do I fix it? I am at my wits end!

Answer 1

I know its frustrating mom but unfortunely its age appropriate. He doesn't have the language skills yet to express himself so when he is upset or uncomfortable the way he expresses himself is by crying. Also he may have his feeling hurt when you say no!. maybe you can try lets not do that or no thank you. you can still say it in a firm voice. It doesnt sound like he cries all the time it sounds like he cries when he is expressing himself. Hang in there it will not last forever.

Answer 2

My two year old is exactly like that. If he's not crying he is surely whining. Whenever he starts to cry or whine I get down to his eye level, look him in the eye and tell him that he is a big boy and he needs to use his words. Crying is only for when you are hurt sick or sad. Now some people would say he only two...almost three, he can't understand that, but he does. He will stop crying and use his words to tell us what is wrong. He still cries some but it is getting better. Just have to be patient and consistent!! Since he is so young help him to use his words. Ask him what is wrong and then help him to repeat it. It may not be clear and it may take it a minute for you to figure out, but it gets him started on the right track.

Answer 3

Have you checked with your pediatrician or a doctor? He may have some underlying problems that need to be checked out. Has he always cried like this, or is it something recent? Not punishing him because he cries is a bad idea, but I do understand that sometimes you need a break. Has something recenlty changed in your routine, he may not be adjusting well and needs some time.

Answer 4

Your child is experimenting with his independence, and wants to see how to get what he wants. He doesn't understand that there are other ways to communicate. Teach him a couple simple words to use when he wants something. Show him what tears are, and when he gets upset, say something like "no more tears." If he is able to calm down a little, then ask his what he wants. He should be able to learn other ways to express his desires.

The no more tears things works almost every time for me. I hope you are able to teach your son about this, too.

Answer 5

My son was like that he turned 3 in august and is getting better, he used to be attached to my leg and would cry if his older sister looked at him. I think boy are liket his, more sensative, and will eventually grow out of it, I just give him lots of hugs but tell him he needs to stick up for himself.

Answer 6

He is in misery cutting teeth. It is best to give him a lil childrens motrin and find him activities when he cries to get his mind off his pain. Give him a freezie teethin ring when he cries and comfort him. It is a part of growing up.
Cartoons do wonders for them that age. And some cheetoes

Answer 7

If he is getting what he wants for crying then you are reinforcing his behavior and he will keep doing it. Try not doing everything he wants and giving in to the tears. He will start to learn that crying is not the way to get what he wants.

Answer 8

Could be that he feels lonely. All you can do is try to comfort him. If you know that nothing is wrong, then try not to let it get to you. Being angry does not help the problem. Could he just be trying to get attention?

Answer 9

you should stop dropping all your hats so often