My Granddaughter is in pre school and is very bright. She has had listening problems since she turned 3. She has trouble going to bed and staying asleep since birth. She now has a 1 month old sister and is behaving badly at pre-school. her Mom and Dad spent a lot of time with her and expect quite a lot. She also has a lot of runny noses and trouble with sinus. Is all of this related or is she just going through a 3 year old soon to be 4 yr. phase. I am very worried about her.
2007-02-23 07:40:05 · 3 answers · asked by Duane K 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The ears nose and throat are all connected so if she's having problems with one that is probably why she is having problems with the other. She really should be taken to a doctor for that. Once those problems are solved, keep an eye on her to see if that helps change her behavior that could do it. Sibling rivalry and no longer being the center of attention could also be a reason for the bad behavior but until she is checked out fully you wont know. As far as sleeping well after her sister's birth: It might take a while for everyone to really get to sleep with a 1 month old wailing all night but if she is safely tucked away and given the reassurances of a routine bedtime as well as the knowledge that mom and dad still love her even if she can't get as much attention as she was used to pre-baby, she might have an easier time getting to sleep.
2007-02-23 08:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Linda L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to see a specialist about her hearing. It is really important that if her hearing is impaired she has grommets put in or some other appropriate treatment - that could be the cause of her bad behaviour as she could be really frustrated. Do her parents have a settling routine when she goes to bed? My son loves to be read to and talked to about his day before he goes to sleep - I think this reassures him that no matter what has happened (if he has been naughty) We really love him and he is "OK " with us.
When you say expect quite alot I'm not sure what you mean - it is OK to have high standards as children tend to rise to the occasion - but of course it is important to support and praise a child for consistently making an effort even if they haven't quite got something the first time.
Finally a new baby is problematic - children do feel left out as there cannot be as much time - without interfering can you offer to have your granddaughter stay with you regularly - that would give her a little more attention and take the pressure off her parents for a short time.
Good luck as this also has to be solved by her parents and I can empathise with the frustration of you standing on the outside looking at the situation and feeling helpless.
2007-02-23 07:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by mickylee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the doctor the bad behavior is a phase due to the baby being there kids act out all the time when they get a sibling
2007-02-23 07:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋