recently when my son wakes from nap..he cries.screams even at times...has horrible attitude...says leave me alone..and othe hurtful phrases..is this normal?
2007-05-27 18:03:00 · 11 answers · asked by quest4knowledge 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Oh boy.. my son went through this when he was 3-4ish, but his hurtful remarks were all directed at my husband. It was a very trying time, to say the least.
I think it is a normal phase at that age. They're discovering their power of words and they haven't discovered empathy. Be patient, take deep breaths and explain (over and over) about how words can hurt very very much.
2007-05-27 18:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know when I wake up from a nap I don't always feel my very best and it takes me a minute or two to snap out of it.
I have noticed my 2-year-old daughter sometimes acts cranky for a few minutes after her nap too. I simply let her have some time to wake up and don't try to force her to interact if she doesn't want to. Sometimes I'll go in with a cup of milk or juice and that helps her get into a better mood too.
2007-05-27 18:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he is sleeping too long. 2-3 yrs. is a challenging age, they refer to it as "first adolescence," because toddlers are going through the same type of issues. Challenging boundaries, individuation, trying to establish their identity. The best thing to do with negative behavior is ignore it. Establish a routine for before and after sleep. Maybe he needs some time after his nap to wake up. Give him a book to look at, or some other quiet activity.
2007-05-27 18:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has always been grumpy when waking up from a nap. Give him some space. Don't forget that his attitude will change throughout the terrible twos stage so try to be patient.
2007-05-27 18:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son (nearly 4 now) only wakes up grumpy if he hasn't had enough sleep. My nephew was a horribly terror after he'd wake from naps no matter how much sleep he got. It's probably also depends on your child's natural temperment. But I wouldn't characterize this behavior as abnormal.
2007-05-27 18:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter does that sometimes, especially if I have to wake her from a nap for any reason. She's just really grumpy for about 45 minutes, but once she fully wakes up, she's okay.
2007-05-27 18:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by fuffernut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son sometimes does the same. Some people just wake up grumpier than others (I know I am extremelely grumpy when I wake up). Don't take it personal, and give your son some space when he wakes up.
2007-05-28 14:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by JENNIFER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let me have a moment like that... but after he a couple minutes demand respect. I always have given my son time to complain, but i dont let him do it all day. It has helped him grow from a baby to a nice young boy/
2007-05-27 19:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Natasha O. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aw, try not to take it to heart. He probably is just not a morning person.
If my 2 year old did that to me. I would say "Perhaps you should snooze for a bit longer and Mummy will come back when you are not being mean to her"
If he cries and wants you back they tell him to say he is sorry for speaking to you like that and that it makes Mummy sad when he talks like that.
2007-05-27 18:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by Kylie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. Toddlers like to test their limits and make you crazy at times. Just keep loving him....
2007-05-27 18:07:11 · answer #10 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋