Why is my toddler such a cry baby?
I've looked up help and information on toddler's behavior, but none seem to answer the problem I have. I knew I had never seen that behavior before. Let me just say that I love my daughter, so much. But she can really work my nerves. I am a full time student and mother and I constantly stay busy. When I pick my daughter up from day care the first thing she does is cry. When I get home I have to clean up and cook. I give her a snack so she is not hungry while I'm cooking, but she stands there watching me in the kitchen crying...with her snack. I make time to spend with her, we do learning games on the computer and I hold her as much as I can. But let's face I'm a busy mom. I do the best I can with her and she still cries. I can't figure out what's wrong with her. I spend time with her, I hold her, I try to comfort her, I play with her, she's on a schedule, I feed her, I bathe her. But she just cries and cries and cries and cries. When I ask her if she wants some more water, she cries. When I tell her she needs to sit down, she cries. I have never in my life seen a toddler who cried so much over nothing. It drives me crazy! If tantrums were the worst of my problems I would be fine. I can handle a tantrum. Whatever let them wear themselves out. But she doesn't, she cries. And its monotone constant crying, with no tears I might add. Sometimes there's crocodile tears. And she isn't talking yet. Not one word. When I look up toddler behavior, she's supposed to be saying "cup", "up", "mine" and so forth. Not one word. Just constant crying. I am so to the point of insanity. What do I do?!
Are you supposed to ignore or punish a toddler throwing a temper tantrum?
the first thing I do is I whisper.. especially in a public area.. when I whisper my 3 year old will pay attention most of the time because she sees me talking but can't here me.. I say Aniah I love you very much but if you do not stop throwing a fit I am going to give you a 3 min (up to 3 or 4 you punish min to age) time out when you stop throwing a fit.. I have a time out corner.. I have heard that affiliating beds ..bedrooms.. bedtime.. with punishment can confuse the two and kids start losing it over bed times.... and not wanting to be in bed... ..and when the tantrum is so bad if it's in public I let her play it out then I pick her up and leave.. or pick her up and leave in the middle of it .. at home I ignore it til it's done then use time out.. and also try a diversion of attention when the tantrum starts.. do you want to color.. take a bath .. etc.. you are doing fine.. this is the roughest age for me so far..
Can you get evicted for crying babies and toddlers throwing temper tantrums?
The fair housing act does not allow discrimination based upon family or children. However, if your tantrum throwing child causes damage, that could be a different story.
What is your solution to temper tantrums?
My daughter's tantrums have become much less frequent. When she does throw one, she gets put in her room with the baby gate up, but the door not closed (so she doesn't feel trapped or alone), until she's done. But if I can catch her before she melts down, I ask her "Do you want to color your grumpies out?" She loves it. I give her a box of crayons and a piece of paper on a big board, so she doesn't have to worry about going off the sides. Then (as I showed her to do) she scribbles, muttering "grumpy, grumpy, grumpy" until she feels better, then switches to coloring happily. It was my solution of a way she could express the frustration that she doesn't know the words to explain to me yet.
How to deal with a one year old with a temper is the most age appropriate way ?
My son has started to get a temper when things are taken away from him or when he wants something and he cannot have it or isn’t allowed it. I don’t want him to think it’s ok to scream and hit when he doesn’t get his own way however he is only a year old just turned and still is a baby. What is the most age appropriate way to get him out of this stage or to teach him it’s not ok to hit and scream every time something doesn’t go the way he wants it.
Why does my 1 year old have temper tantrums?
Children who are stubborn and not easily dis-tractable and those with intense emotions are likely to have more frequent and violent tantrums.The child with a chronic medical problem is likely to have more frequent and violent tantrums. In this case it is obvious that the child become irritated with his/her problem that he is facing. So he express his emotions with his anger.It helps the child to “let off his steam” as a sign of anger, frustration and happiness. The tantrums may be much more when some of his demands are not fulfilled or he is being forced to eat or his cloth is being changed without his desire or he is being given a bath, or merely for seeking attention. He is in a sullen mood and demonstrates development of his ego and individuality and is trying to send a message that “ he cannot be taken for granted”. Hunger, fatigue and boredom are common causes of outbursts of temper tantrums. Be sure that your child is getting enough sleep, having his meals on time and is occupied playing with his toys and friends.Children are like barometers for the emotional climate around them: if you’re stressed, they will be too, if you’re relaxed, so will they be. So create a happy/healthy environment around them.You can also go through this good articles. It will help you in making your child a good human being.Encourage your child to be an original thinker.Development of Behavior and Personality in childrenPositive Parenting
Do gifted children have stronger temper tantrums than non-gifted children do?
I work with children who are exceptionally gifted. Research about gifted children is thorough, but not widely circulated within the educational field. Here are some related generalizations that would contribute to particularly difficult tantrums. 1) Gifted children tend to have a strong sense of "justice" and what is or isn't "fair". This is because they have accelerated verbal reasoning abilities and an interest in complex abstract phenomena like "justice".2) Gifted children are more likely to question authority. It's not a sign of disrespect, but a genuine curiosity about the rules, where they come from, and why they must be followed. Be prepared to answer a series of questions justifying every little rule, and be ready to follow up with consistency, or your gifted child will begin to question the legitimacy of a rule that can be bent in certain scenarios.3) Gifted children often have complex thoughts that are beyond their emotional maturity level. they may be able to visualize something they want to do or express, but may lack the specific vocabulary, social awareness, or physical coordination to execute it. Remember that gifted kids are way above grade level in some areas, but in other areas, they may only be slightly above average, or even below average. This disparity can cause a lot of frustration that is difficult for fully developed adults to cope with. In short, yes, tantrums can be worse. But have some empathy. The child doesn't want to be tantrumming any more than you want to deal with a tantrum.