I have an 19month daughter who throws the biggest tantrums when she doesnt get her own way. This isn't really the big problem. The problem is that she will hit her 4yr old brother or anyone else close to her including me and daddy. Any ideas on how to stop her doing this. She also likes to scratch and pinch. If you have any good advice on how to stop her then please tell me.
2007-01-03 22:18:21 · 10 answers · asked by butterfly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
when you child starts throwing a tantrum remove her from the room and place in a time out spot ,get down to eye level with her and explain she will remain here until she behaves (given her age 5 Min's max ) repeat this don't give in explain its not nice to hit or pinch others and she will have to sit until she calms down if you do this every time she will respond to time outs ...don't be angry be calm and firm when doing this, But make sure you follow up don't let her up from time out until she has sat the time required .
2007-01-03 22:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could stem from another problem. We have a Diabetic boy and he displayed this behavior, which is extreme. It took a near coma experience to find out - damn doctors never suggested or even thought to do blood test for diabetes.
Not saying this is the case. But diabetes can come into play and the effect on there personality and actions can be scary. best way to put it is to imagine giving the average 2 year old 5 pops, 6 chocolate bars and half a cup of sugar and see how they might act.
It would be worthwhile to have a test done for diabetes and related types of illness. At least you can eliminate it as a cause.
Does she drink lots of fluids at night? is she pale frequently? is there times she seems to be in another world - kinda like day dreaming? That was our first signs that got us to start going to the doctor. The second sign was extreme bad tantrums and strange mood swings and reactions. If it is insulin related, they have little control over their reactions if their sugar levels are messed up.
Once on insulin the behavior slowly disappeared.
Hopefully this is all just a severe case of the terrible twos. Holding her tight with arms crossed and not giving her room to swing or hit, bite or pinch until she stops may help if it is just a tantrum.
2007-01-03 22:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell little princess that if she doesn't be a nice little baby she can go to her room for 10 minutes, she'll probably yell and squeal right over the top of you. No matter, next time she does it simply pick her up, put her in her bedroom and leave her there for 10 minutes!!! Just make sure you mean it when you warn her and try be tough..........Little girlies can turn the tears on and off like a light switch!! She'll probably yell and scream even more and keep running out of her room for a while but if you hang in there it does work.................:)
2007-01-03 22:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by Minx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever ignore this behaviour. Consistently point out to her that it is not on to hit or hurt others then follow through each and every time with your prefered punishment i.e. putting her in her room for time out, etc, etc. Hopefully she will soon learn. It probably would be a good idea to rule out any medical problems first, although her behaviour appears quite typical for her age & stage of development.
2007-01-03 23:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mishell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a temper tantrum right along with her, that will get her attention, especially with mommy rolling all over the floor with her. Also have you tried ignoring the behavior, and when she gets done with her theatrics reward her for being a good girl. Remember that is her way of gaining your attention and looks likes it is working.
2007-01-03 23:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by stringhead3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter use to do that all the time. I would grab her and put her on my lap holding her to where she can still breath of course but not to where she can move around alot. While you are holding her dont pay attention to her like keep goin in conversation and when she quiets down then talk to her. If she screams you can blow in her face and that usually stops or atleast gets softer. Or cover her mouth with your hand fingers seperated so she can breath but to where its not extremely loud either
2007-01-03 23:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have same problems with my children - little one is 17 month old, elder one is 3 years old, boys. Have no idea what to do, hope we will find answers I'm glad you asked this question!
2007-01-03 23:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son tried the hair pulling and pinched it and I did it back to him. Not hard enough to hurt him... they cry more for the fear and shock. They do this and they really don't comprehend that it hurts as hard as it does.
I would do it back to her, explain to her that it hurts and just put her in her crib timeout... Remember whatever you decide to do, stick to the routine... she'll get used to that there's a new sheriff in town ;)
2007-01-04 00:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by joy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
spare the rod and spoil the child
2007-01-03 23:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by booge 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
take something she loves away from her everytime she acts like that.
2007-01-03 23:35:29 · answer #10 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋