my mum wrote in asking what to do and i want 2 help her as much as i can i dont like her doing it on her own i help as much as i can but it is hard when all he does is scream.
2007-02-28 07:23:48 · 7 answers · asked by holly-eloise w 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
my brother screams in temper not bcuas hes ill i like 2 help as much as possible
2007-02-28 07:37:42 · update #1
im 13 so i can help quit a bit
2007-03-01 06:09:15 · update #2
This is hell for everyone. There are things you can do such as foot massage, but to answer this properly needs a lot more detail than you are giving.
There are all sorts of things it can be, but it is best to talk to someone in depth. Try Parentline plus, they are good - they have a website www.parentlineplus.org.uk or phone 0808 800 2222 any time, and they have a community support section where you can chat to other parents.
I think you are a real sweetheart wanting to help your mum.
2007-02-28 07:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by tagette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell you mom that you need to figure out why he is screaming. You used mum instead of mom so I assume that you live in the UK. Have her call her health visitor (nurse or doctor if in US). If he just doesn't like to be alone maybe he needs a lovie, a teddy or something. He may be scared of the dark and a new nightlight may be the key. A radio or CD player in his room might help him focus on something other than being alone or going to sleep. Your little sister is a new addition and this may be your brother's way of handling it. He may be jealous and just need some extra love and attention. You can help by giving him lots of time during the day and lots of extra hugs. Take over with the baby so mom can have some special time with him. Make up a special song or game that just the two of you play before bed, he will look forward to bedtime more. Thanks for trying to help, your mom is very lucky.
2007-02-28 07:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All kids are different and just like adults- some have an easier time sleeping than others. Bring him to the doctors and if everything checks out well than probably it is just a stubborness issue. The majority of children respond well to having a type of ritual to easing there way into everyday activities. Even to us, as their parents, it is comforting to know "what is to come next". Try out a fun bed time ritual such as "brush teeth, put on pajamas, read a bed time story, than prayers and then bed time". And make sure it is at the same time each nite and that he knows that bed time IS BED TIME!!! There is no other option!
Also look into the "ferber method". It is to be used for younger children but stresses the whole idea of self-soothing. Crying never hurt anybody and as long as he is not hurting himself than no need to worry. And again, alot of times at this age it is more an issue of stubborness and an assertion of a new-found power. In other words- he has now realized that he doesnt HAVE TO DO all the things that are asked of him and he has choices. It is up to the parents to let there children know what kind of choices they are allowed to make by themselves and what choices are made for them.
2007-02-28 08:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child is different, there's not much you can do about that except try to get him into a routine. Or has he only started screaming since your sister came along? that means he's been used to the attention and now baby sisters come along things have changed. So then it's still a matter of routine and him getting used to things the way they are now, most likely.
2007-02-28 07:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by fr3aky_lb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctors, it's not normal to scream instead of sleep, he could be in intense pain from something or other. Make sure you are in your pram/crib asleep while mummy fusses your brother, he needs a lot of attention now that you have come on the scene
2007-02-28 07:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Angelfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he has just started to do this recently it could be jealousy or due to his age he could be cutting new teeth at back which are more painful. or what we call the terrible two's, or night time terrors, try to get mum to stick to his normal routine and speak to the health visitor, your very sweet to help your mum out and i bet she loves you alot. i had this with a 14 month old and a newborn, he was cutting new teeth and a little extra tlc and some bongela did the trick, but please leave it to mum to give out the bongela, you can help with the extra hugs though.
2007-02-28 09:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by bigfatz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like over kill but give him some gas drops, and tylonol and a full tummy then give him a cup to go to bed with
2007-02-28 08:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by slezzie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋