My question is - do you know a good way to stop a child from screaming? we live in an Apt building, so I am trying to be quiet and my kid just figued out the power of screaming, do you know a safe non abusive way to get her quiet, quickly? Currently I run upstairs and shut the door to the bedroom, but sound still escapes. Thank you
2007-02-13 06:16:12 · 9 answers · asked by ghacker64 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This is just a stage she's going through. Sit back and enjoy it - it will only last for about 17 more years.
2007-02-13 06:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's such a hard age, since they don't really understand the concept of timeout, and screaming back defeats the whole purpose. You said non abusive, so I don't know if a swat on the bottom is something you consider abusive or not. But I would be very stern, and tell her "no" each time she starts to scream, let her know you are not happy with her at all. I guess ignoring her is not an option since you live in an apartment, but that might work also. She might figure out that screaming is not getting her what she wants (hopefully it's not).
Good luck!
2007-02-13 06:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Speedy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore it, and all neighbour's complaints.
You can't stop a child from screaming, but if you draw no attention to it, it will make it seem like there's no point to it.
Your neighbours need to realise that sometimes babies need to make a bit of noise, that's how they learn, and regardless of threats they may make about making complaints, nothing can be done to you and your family in the way of throwing you out of the building...if that is what worries you, try not to worry about it any more.
The screaming thing won't last long...my daughter's screaming thing lasted a few days, and it was over. So it might not be for very long that your daughter does this with you. It is a learning thing that they have to go through!
2007-02-13 06:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My only advice is for dealing with tantrums-when the child wants something, but can't have it.
Warn your neighbors beforehand, since you live in an apt.
Scream or cry right back at the child as long as the child does. It will get confused and stop shortly. Then say, "That screaming didn't help did it?"
I used to do this with my friend's two boys when they were that age. I also bit them when they'd bite me-no, not hard! They did learn that there are consequences to their behavior.
2007-02-13 06:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol just learned!? My son learned to scream AHHHHHH at 7 months! It's been fun. He's a yr old now and screams even more! They are just learning.
Thats not really a good way, they are still so young and experiencing things.
2007-02-13 06:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not abusive to cover her mouth, in order to muffle the sound, while you redirect her.
However, be careful not to get bitten. And, of course, do not stop her from breathing and do not strong-arm her.
Once you've muffled the sound, redirect her.
But, in the end, she will scream. And this will go on for years. For now, you're going to just have to apologize to your neighbors.
Except at night, take her outside and let her scream her head off.
2007-02-13 06:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advise, don let him know that this is a power full way to call attention. Ignore him/her. It will be though at the beginning, but eventually he / she will realize that by screaming like that is not going to work.
2007-02-13 06:21:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mark N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had 3 children with one woman, and i put them all in their rooms until they would stop screaming. then if they did stop screaming i would ignore them and pretend i didnt hear them, and they will eventually stop..
2007-02-13 06:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by Sara Jean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to be mean, but maybe time to teach your 18 mo about spankings.
2007-02-13 06:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by babypocket2005 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋