HELP! Feel like I am failing

I have a 3 year old and I am usually a calm patient person. Recently, I have been raising my voice and losing all patience over the slightest things. I find myself arguing with a 3 year old which is just ridiculous. She refuses to eat meals as we sit at the table and she wants to sit on the couch. Defiant says no to most things and doesn’t batter an eyelid with consequences. Started wetting herself after being toilet trained for 11months. I feel like I am totally failing as a Mum & partner. I’m miserable to be around,where did all my fun go? 😢 I am under stress at work which isn’t helping at all either. Urgh I hate feeling like this.
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You are not alone. My 3 year old constantly refuses what we cook her, argues with us doesn’t listen. I’m praying it’s a phase and they will grow out of it! X

Oh I hope so. I always feel like it is just me but I know it’s a 3 year old thing. I think it’s the fact I am shouting/raising my voice. I hate that.

Hi, I feel the same, which is why I just downloaded this app again!, my 3 year old doesn’t sleep anymore, scratches me constantly, and is just generally quite naughty now! It’s really hard to go anywhere with her a sits quite embarrassing the way she behaves! Work is stressful and my home life is stressful now too! Just wanted you to know you’re not alone! Xx

You are definitely not alone. My son is the same. He hits and bites his sister, doesn’t share and shouts a lot. But he can be sweet sometimes. It gets really hard trying not to shout/scream at them. And I think anyone that has had a 3 year old would understand. Hang in there mum.

This resonates a lot - night wakings, toilet issues and tantrums about anything. I’m losing my patience very easily too and feel terrible because I just get angry which I also hate. We have a 6 month old too so everybody is just exhausted. You are not alone x

You are definitely not alone my daughter is exactly the same! It makes me feel so shit cos she's as good as gold for everyone else 🙃

Honestly you are not failing 3yr olds are like teenagers. We have the same issues, and honestly I have shouted and cried at how hard it can be. But the fact you are worrying shows you aren't failing. Kids always play up worse for the people they love and feel safe with

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