I have a 4yr old, he has just started his first year in school and from what I can gather he isn't hating it which is good. He is tired but apart from putting him to bed at 6:30pm I am not sure what I can do about that.
However from the moment I pick him up from school until he goes to bed everything is a whine or a moan or a cry. EVERYTHING
We walk home from school when it's dry, it's less than a mile, he whines the whole way home he wants to be in the car. I try asking him how his day was, I try playing games, I try discussing what fun things we will do when we get home. All he seems to WANT to do is whine.
Even something like asking for a drink of water, which I have never refused him, is asked for in a whine.
Whilst we don't throw luxuries and toys at him he has a good standard of living. I work VERY part-time and the hours do not interfere with any of his time.
I know 4yr olds whine and apparently for other people he is all sweetness, light (even if a touch needy) and well mannered which is good.
His younger sister isn't sleeping great so I am exhausted and I just can't continue to listen to this non stop whine it is driving me to wine and chocolate! It's not like his sister gets more attention, most activities are centred around his wants\needs not hers.
Short of buying ear defenders I just don't know what to do. I just want to shout at him "JUST STOP WHINING" (which I have done once or twice which is why I need to find another way).
Any tips?
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QueenOfAllBiscuitsandMuffins · 22/11/2012 06:44
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