Help. DD1 is nearly three. Her tantrums are getting increasingly worse. Today's screaming fit was because my dad sat down on the couch. I was feeding DD2 and putting her down for a sleep. DD2 is five months.
Everything is a battle. And when she doesn't get her own way, it's literally like the red mist desends and she screams until she gets her own way.
If I'm honest we are struggling to cope with it. After today's episode I put her to bed and she went to sleep within five mins.
If she is hungry or tired, that usually effects her. But they also happen when she isn't tired or hungry.
We've tried ignoring them. We've tried reasoning, sticker charts and the naughty step. It's getting to the point when she is like this, I don't actually like her very much.
I do try to play with her lots. We read books, play with play doh etc. DD2 is pretty chilled out, so I do get to spend some time with DD1.
I'm starting to think this is a bit more than pushing the boundaries/sibling jealously.
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When do tantrums become something more than venting frustration
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ForTheLoveOfSocks · 27/07/2014 12:01
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