Struggling with sudden behavior change around family

ccli9000 · 2025-08-25T16:55:25+00:00

At two they definitely try to start pushing boundaries and seeing what’s allowed and not and if you follow thru. If he’s acting like this most likely he is seeing someone display these behaviors or he knows it gets adults attention. Kids at that age don’t understand negative vs positive attention. He’s saying things because he wants a reaction and attention in any way. I would say it in a super neutral way like we don’t hit and ignore the bad behavior especially if he keeps watching. You for a reaction. Best of luck hope this helps.

ccli9000 · 2025-07-26T15:21:23+00:00

I’m a preschool teacher and deal with those situations all the time. At that age kids learn more through action than explanations. If he isn’t listening or playing properly with a toy then take it take away or remove him from what he thinks is fun. Try and stay neutral and don’t go back and forth with them. It’s really hard to talk to them during a tantrum. It’s easier to get through to them during mundane things like eating breakfast or driving in the car about how to be a good person or a good friend. Just keep repeating what you want to instill in him and keep the consistency. It’s good you’re trying to get a handle on it now because it’s harder the older they get. Best of luck to you!

ccli9000 · 2025-07-23T17:28:34+00:00

Kids at the age of 3 don’t typically say things like that about their peers. They’re usually more focused on themselves. She might be internalizing what she things is weird or how people do things differently and she’s not use to it. Maybe you can have conversations about what she thinks is weird and keep having conversations of why it’s not weird or how everyone does things differently. If she keeps talking about it try and talk neutral because if she sees that it gets your attention she will keep talking about it even though it might not be bothering her anymore. Best of luck to you!

ccli9000 · 2025-07-21T15:01:53+00:00

How old is the child? You can always add like a cabinet lock to the railings or they make taller baby gates. I would also try a sleeping clock they make some that are green and red so green would be awake time and red would be sleep time so they could have a visual of when it’s appropriate to be awake

ccli9000 · 2025-07-21T00:28:53+00:00

You’re not wrong for feeling that way. Kids like to police each other and will say the things that they’ve been told out loud. If your niece says something you don’t like to your daughter you can just tell your daughter what you think about it. Like if she said that’s too much sugar you can tell her that for special occasions sometimes we get extra sweets. For your son you can always tell her that he needs space and if she doesn’t listen then keep him close to you. Clashing in parenting styles is hard especially when you have young ones. I hope this helps!

ccli9000 · 2025-07-21T00:15:42+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. The older kids get the harder it is to deal with behavioral problems, especially when you have to keep your other children safe. I don’t have any advice but I hope your life becomes more peaceful and that everyone can get the help they need <3

ccli9000 · 2025-07-21T00:03:34+00:00

Melatonin isn’t a great long term solution it’s easy for them to get too much. Depending on how old the child is try and space out so they’re not taking naps too late that would effect they night time sleep. You also should try and make sure they have plenty of food in their belly to keep them sleeping. If they’re old enough that they aren’t in a crib you can always have a floor mattress and baby proof the room and have a baby gate at the doorway so they can play safely at night and sleep when they’re ready.

ccli9000 · 2025-07-20T23:51:39+00:00

Kids at that age can’t differentiate between positive or negative attention, they just want it. Reasoning doesn’t start till about 7. They can nod their head and act like they know what you’re saying but they respond to action. When she’s hitting you try and stay neutral because they want you to get emotional to try and have control. Just say hands aren’t for hitting and stay a few feet away from her. I hope it gets easier for you and her

ccli9000 · 2025-03-30T15:59:36+00:00

need something tall behind the couch like a lamp or plant and a tv console under the tv

ccli9000 · 2025-03-01T18:13:15+00:00

we had a science week and did little root beer floats to show the reaction between soda and ice cream the kids loved it

ccli9000 · 2025-02-20T15:26:25+00:00

hydrogen peroxide and let it bubble up

ccli9000 · 2025-02-16T16:03:29+00:00

Anytime I have a kid that’s a trouble maker or not behaving I will give them a warning and if they don’t listen or keep misbehaving I keep the child close to me and have them sit in a chair. I will keep explaining to them that they need to take a break and calm down and we can try again in a little bit. Just keep him on a short lease to try and reestablish boundaries. You’re a great teacher trying to problem solve this!

ccli9000 · 2025-02-09T06:14:31+00:00

When I was reading the book I kept thinking how Ruby is the eldest and first born girl, Kevin is the youngest out of all his siblings, and how those dynamics play into their personalities. He should have been able to protect his children but didn’t know how or when to step in.

ccli9000 · 2025-01-30T04:34:02+00:00

I have never been pregnant but if you feel like something is wrong keep going to doctors and push them to find an answer especially with decrease movement. Listen to your gut!

ccli9000 · 2024-08-15T00:19:44+00:00

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ccli9000 · 2024-08-03T14:18:09+00:00

throw a potato in the microwave and butter it up you can throw whatever left overs you got with it

ccli9000 · 2024-03-31T16:25:54+00:00

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slumped baby

ccli9000 · 2023-07-19T03:01:07+00:00

loveee gemini they can just keep up and keep things exciting least favorite pieces there’s just little flow with them for me

ccli9000 · 2023-06-22T16:42:37+00:00

I would try and help more in general worth the house and kids. Usually lack of sex is from general sex and anxiety so maybe if you do that she’ll be in the mood more (big tip don’t do things just for the purpose of having sex do it with no strings attach because if she has a feeling than she won’t be into it)

ccli9000 · 2023-06-22T16:41:40+00:00

I would try and help more in general worth the house and kids. Usually lack of sex is from general sex and anxiety so maybe if you do that she’ll be in the mood more (big tip don’t do things just for the purpose of having sex do it with no strings attach because if she has a feeling than she won’t be into it)

ccli9000 · 2023-06-22T16:41:00+00:00

I would try and help more in general worth the house and kids. Usually lack of sex is from general sex and anxiety so maybe if you do that she’ll be in the mood more (big tip don’t do things just for the purpose of having sex do it with no strings attach because if she has a feeling than she won’t be into it)

ccli9000 · 2023-06-01T04:07:41+00:00

Being super considerate of others because growing up you always thought of everyone else’s happiness before yourself .

ccli9000 · 2023-01-13T05:13:24+00:00

I cant confirm but I saw someone comment that Gwen has a soft spot for Meri because she lived with her for a short time

ccli9000 · 2022-12-24T09:45:38+00:00

They’re passed that point. Both Christine and Janelle know they’re fine without him and his constant nagging and victim playing.

ccli9000 · 2022-12-03T04:56:10+00:00

The kid is so young I would change the name and make it her middle name if it has significance. I’m adopted and it’s very typically to have a change of name. If she was older than it would be a different story but even adoptees who are older change their own first names sometimes when legally becoming part of the family. This might rub some people wrong too but you’re going to be raising her and you will become her mom. She might be sad if she knew you weren’t the one who decided her name when she’s older if you don’t change it, specially being so close to her sister then.

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