I have a 3 year old little girl, whom I am at my wits end with. A little background 1st
We were living in Japan with her dad for the past 3 years. Him and I were married. It was a very unhealthy relationship and I finally decided I could no longer handle it. So, the military finally sent me and her back to the states.
Since being back she has acted out terriably.
Example 1: This morning we were trying to leave to go to the store and she threw a fit saying all she wanted to do was go to bed. Once she was up stairs in bed she started to throw and kick things over. She tried to hit me. I had enough so I just let her be and I left. She then starts to throw her self around so hard that I feel liek she is going to hurt her self.
most of these types of tantrums are done at home.
She has metldows at the stores sometimes.
Also, she DOES NOT listen. I am sure this is the age. But I feel like she if deaf most days because she will not do as she is told. I have taken her to the dr and he said its her age.
I really need help. I cry every day because of her. I cant go anywhere because she doesnt cooperate.
Please and thank you.
I am going through the same things your are just my kids tantrums arent as severe. But it s not really the age as it is more the fact she is mad her daddy isnt around. I am an army wife and my kids act terrible towards me but are perfect angels for their dad. my 4 yr old has expressed to me that she acts out because she is mad that daddy is at work. if you would like to talk more feel free to message me.
How long have you been back? Part of it is the age but I would guess a lot is the change in the household. She's probably just confused and unable to express her emotions toward the situation so it's manifesting in tantrums. How much contact does she have with her dad via phone, internet chat, etc? Are you living with or near family currently? Do you have people who can watch her so you get a break?
Beth (32) DH (37) Tyler (5 1/2) Bayley (3)
She is probably frustrated by everything and doesn't know how to handle it. I have no experience in this but what used to work with my daughter (even when she was 3) is actually try to calm her down (hard I know) and ask her why she is so upset. If she even gives you or two words, repeat them back to her so she knows you are listening and understanding. Maybe she just needs to be heard...not that your not listening. I'm sure you are but in a 3 year olds mind, if the words are repeated to her she may feel comfortable enough to talk and talking even at this age can get out the frustration. Like if she says something about her Daddy. Ask her if she misses him and if she says yes tell her you understand how she is missing him and what can you do to make her feel better....just stuff like that. She is just getting frustrated. Good Luck!!!!!
How did you break your kids of the bottle?
- taraanne08
on Aug. 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM