Question:
Help!13 Month old is a Monster!?
Somebody'sMother
2008-05-27 21:12:16 UTC
My son was such a happy and self soothing baby from birth. I never had to rock him to sleep. He prefers me to lay him in his bed with his bear and always has been so good. But since he turned on year old he has become so naughty!

He still sleeps through the night and all. But practically all day he is screeching or sounding off a screaming cry. Its embarrassing in the grocery store or any place we go bcz he just blows up. I ignore looks from others and just laugh about it most of the time.

But today was really rough and my ears are still ringing from his screeching levels. My daughter who is 13 months older than him also went through about 4 terrible months of doing the very same thing every day all the time! She just stopped throwing tantrums and now he is doing it all the time. If I use the bathroom he bangs and shouts at the door. If I so much as step outside for two minutes he freaks out and I am here 24/7 with him. Husband is deployed and I am alone with no relatives. HELP!
Four answers:
2008-05-27 21:35:27 UTC
I am so glad to hear you say these things, it means that I am not the only one. My son did this to me so bad last week that I almost thought well maybe he is in pain, and took him to the doc-i know now that i needed someone to tell me i wasn't screwing him up-anyway the doc told me to neglect him more. so any time he throws a fit or screams, etc. i ignore him. I either send him to his room and close the door or i simply walk away and avoid eye contact. It works too, it isn't a cure all but the fits have been seriously reduced. Good luck with your hubby deployed, I know it's a hard job all on your own :)
baileynanakathy
2008-05-27 21:24:27 UTC
he is just starting to test his independence. like your daughter, he will outgrow some of this. ignore what you can and try to redirect his interests to something else when he starts up. life is hard for you right now and you need some time to yourself. look for a mother's day out program or something to give you a break and a new perspective.
2008-05-27 21:18:16 UTC
hehe....I am in that same boat at 14 months....I have no idea how to help you....I don't coddle my child or give in to his tantrums....I generally let him cry it out on the kitchen floor....it is interesting that the moment I redirect him...like "ooh...go get your ball" the tears stop immediately and he is off to get the ball...he literally cries/whines when I am handing him his sippy cup or food--crying in anticipation I guess. It is very difficult and frustrating....I just wanted to let you know that you aren't the only one and you aren't alone....just hang in there!!
<3 breaker
2008-05-27 21:19:43 UTC
bring inmicheal jaskson



he will learn his lesson





lmao


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