Behaviour how do your little ones behave? How do I know if it’s frustration or something more

2 days a week at childminder I’m told my just 2 year old is an angel. Very loving cuddling and kissing his childminder, her family and the other little boy who is 20 months old. At my mums 2 days a week he’s pretty good, odd outburst if he cant get his own way. I feel like with me / at home it’s tantrum after tantrum. If I say no or wont let him Have what he wants he’ll hit, scratch, pull my hair. I always say something like no. That upset/hurt mummy, can you say sorry and he will pull a sad face, lean in and hug me but sometimes hits me again straight away. He also grabs his dad’s face and scratches him. Very odd time hit my mum too. He’s a bit delayed with speech (can say about 10-12 words properly but understands everything I say) so I get he may be about frustrated with communication but some days I just despair. I’m exhausted and wondering if it’s just his age or more 🤷🏻‍♀️ Nobody else I know personally with kids this age has similar problems - or they dont want to say it so it’s hard to know !
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Felt like I was reading my story. Nursery say he's perfect, MIL says the best out of all the children, my mum says a blessing. We despair at home. I take comfort in that they are there most comfortable with parents.

We are their safety blanket where they feel most comfortable. They know they can push all the buttons they want because they feel relaxed to do so. In a setting where they’re cared for amongst others they’re comfortable and understand how they ‘should’ be. It’s normal and natural and although it’s bloody hard work, I would take it as a positive.

My little boy did the same thing and it was awful. He would hit bite and pull my hair. He would his dad or snatch his glasses of his face: it was awful! Everytime he did it I would put him down/move away from him. Told him what he did wrong and made sure he said sorry. He knew he wasn’t getting the reaction he wanted so he eventually stopped. He’ll have the odd outburst with his cousin (similar age) but soon as we say no! He stops and leans in for a hug. Just like Adele has said we are their safety blanket so they get away with everything. Just be firm with him and show him you’re not happy with what he’s doing. Hopefully it’s just a phase and he’ll definitely grow out of it x

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