Behaviour at nursery

Is anyone else’s nearly 4 year old a completely different child when at nursery.

For me and my husband she’s such a good girl and at nursery she’s completely different. At pick up I dread to hear what she’s done. She doesn’t listen, she doesn’t play nicely, she’s mean, and doesn’t join in in group activities! I’m in complete shock why she does this.

I have asked her if anything is the matter but she absolutely loves nursery!

The only thing I can put my finger on is the staff are not very strict with her because I believe they think that this is how she behaves so they just sort of let her get away with it.
We have always been firm but fair with my daughter and it’s certainly paid off at home, however at nursery she seems to know she can get away with anything and everything so will definitely test her luck!

What makes it worse is that I work there and I’m so embarrassed by her.

I have tried everything but it just doesn’t register with her.

Does anyone have any advice because I actually give up!

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Could have written this myself. I just got in from my boys my plan review and last week we had an education physiologist meeting. He's acting out at nursery and I believe it's because they're not firm with him. I had to tell them to be firm and consistent. Or he will run over you 😂 When we heard the things he's doing my husband and I were in shock cause he's nothing like that outside nursery. In the end, we all decide to be on the same page and do the same things so he knows there's no messing around.

To say you are embarrassed by her is a bit harsh....But sure you don't mean it like that. She's 4 she's suppose to push boundaries....and clearly she doesn't at home but does at nursery and that's important she's does it's an essential part of development - she's doesn't have the same challenges at home? Playing nicely, being mean, Sharing toys, group activities.... unless you have another child at home (sorry you didn't mention it so assume you don't) then these are things that she can only play out with other kids, it's not something you would notice at home - Again it's a learning curb.... And the teachers should be helping navigate that other than bitching about it! My LG....Golden Girl... ANGEL.....couldn't fault her....But now she has a baby brother.....Well all these behaviours show themselves....I don't want to play with her Barbie but her baby brother does.....I'm not attempting to take her Veggie straws, however her brother is.....Now I know how she feels about sharing! Lol...

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Is it bad of me to think this or no?

My husband has been abroad for work (1 day and exploring for 1 day) for 2 and a half days which means I’ve had both kids (1 year and 4 year old) for 2 and a half days plus cooking, cleaning, taking them to clubs, bedtimes!
He came home late afternoon and said I’m so tired, I just need to chill. I said can you wash up whilst I sort kids dinner out, he said he’ll do it later which means he won’t do it and I’ll end up doing it so I said no do it now please otherwise I’ll end up doing it and he said well you have been home and I’ve been away so you’ve just been relaxing.
Don’t know what planet he is on but having the kids alone for 2.5 days is not relaxing. I was stressed!

When he was away, I did miss him and wanted him to come back but now he’s back, I want him to go away again😂
Is that bad?

Post partum dad

I have a 2 month old. A few weeks ago my husband crashed out because he didn't feel like he was getting to bond with her. I started exclusively breastfeeding around that time and honestly didnt see the big deal. Baby and I left for a few days and when we got back home, everything was fine. He was extremely hands-on. He helped with my meals, her bedtime, bath, stories.....for a few weeks it was great. Then he randomly sounds depressed af. He says our lo is better off without him, he wants to sleep all day , he asks me not to watch tv then tried playing a video game. He refused to reply to me when i asked any follow-up questions. Then he woke up our baby trying to race me to the bathroom first thing in the morning . He's doing a weird mix of crying, trying, and giving up. Im starting to feel like I cant handle him not being able to handle life with baby and just want to be alone. Are there resources for men?

Feeding

My son is coming up to five months and I just started giving him oatmeal and rice cereal. When can you start trying veggies or fruits? I only give him the oatmeal or rice cereal once a day right now which is what the paediatrician had said to do. I’m just curious to when anybody tried anything else with their kids cause my son eats a lot of formula and he’s VERY curious when I eat.

Really bothered by this

A friend posted this and it really bothers me because that is exactly how she parents her kid, and it's rather unfortunate because when our kids hang out together, her kid has a meltdown at least 5x within an hour. We have know them for years and it's only gotten worse. My kids will concede to hers, because they don't want to see their friend crying, but it sucks because they give up so much of their toys and enjoyment to keep the peace. We aren't hanging out as much anymore but it's rather sad to think she doesn't intervene more in her child tantrums and just let's it slide

My 2 year old won’t eat nothing but snacks

Is this normal ? He won’t even try anything I eat .. he really only like pizza fries and spaghetti… nuggets and snacks bananas some other fruit but like anything else he won’t eat if try but I don’t want to force him I’m just I feel like bad I mean he isn’t losing weight I breastfeed mostly still

Is this normal

Let’s say you’re at a softplay with your 2 year old, and some friends & their toddlers.
You buy your 2 year old a kids meal - chicken nuggets, beans, and chips. They’re very happy with it and have almost eaten it all.
They’re sat at the table, fork in hand, consistently eating, and have one chicken nugget left.
Your adult friend comes over from behind you, picks up the last chicken nugget, and eats it.
There was no indication that your child wasn’t going to eat it, and they didn’t ask. They just took it with no warning and ate it right in front of you and your toddler.
How you reacting?