My son is 18 months old and having seperation anxiety. I know it is normal but does anybody have any suggestions to make it easier? He wont sleep in his crib anymore and I can't even go to the restroom or take a shower without him screaming. Not even Daddy can comfort him when I leave.
2007-09-24 00:44:02 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
try playing with him in different enviroments, grandparents house, with a babysitter, etc. and then as he gets comfy in that inviroment gradually sneek away to get something to drink, go to the bathroom, make a phone call, etc. but always pop back up shortly after leaving to confirm with your son that you will always come back. after a while try to take a shower, run to the store for about 30 min and come back, and always reasure your son that mommy is coming back. get your husband to plan a play date for just the two of them in the park or just in the yard while your home just to give you a breather. this is all what my doctor told me to do and it worked wonders hope it helps you
2007-09-24 01:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter went through the same thing I swear. At first I decided it was too painful to leave her - which that decision only lasted a couple of days before I realized that wasn't helping anyone. For me the answer was simple, maybe it would work for you too. I got down on her level and looked her in the eyes. I told her simply "Mommy will be back". Believe it or not that was it. She repeated it to me. I confirmed, smiled and kissed her. Left with no big deal. It was night and day difference. I went through about 3 weeks of torture before trying this with perfect results. Every child is different but it is simple and worth a try. ???
2007-09-24 08:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by ADC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally normal. you need to get away once in a while so he will learn that you do come back. you should be able to go to the bathroom or shower or whatever. sounds like daddy does not spend enough time with him as well.
2007-09-24 07:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you at home with him everyday,or do you work? maybe you need to take him to a daycare center once in a while so that he can be around other children,I know it must be hard, or get a family member to watch him a couple of hours a week.
2007-09-24 07:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by cheryl v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should wean him. i think it's called the ferber method or something... but anyways. my mom did it with me. you like wait 1 minute the first day before going into the room when he cries... and the next night 2 minutes. tough love i guess
2007-09-24 07:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Carly H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal for children act like that u need to comfort him and talk to him always hug him and talking to him..... maybe your son is scare of something that is why he always scream and crying..... u need to see what your children watching on tv cause not all cartoon movie are good some of them showing some scene that are scary to children ... i notice that to my grandson ....some character on cartoon show they scare children u dont know it cause u dont wacth them while they are watching cartoon tv.....
2007-09-24 08:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by cristeta d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋