My daughter is 3 years old. She has been having some problems since the day she started walking. Everyone that I talk to say it's just a phase, but I don' believe it is. I seriously think something is wrong with her. She is a very happy and cheerful child. But I am on my witts end with her. She peels paint off the doors and eats it. She doesn't stay out of anything. She is a very distructive child. We try to disipline her but nothing works. If anyone has any suggestions please help me.
You may want to look up information on 'Pica' and kids health. Here is the web site I got information on the subject. I hope this helps.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/pica...
You know your child best. Ask you pedi to have her evaluated.
I have four kids...My first two boys... my third..well she is 2 1/2 and some days I want to pull my hair out she is into so much and I can't even keep tabs on things she has wasted just because it was fun to pour it out or smear it on something. She is constant. But there isn't anything wrong with her. I just have to figure out the best way to discipline her and that takes trial and error. Different children require different types of discipline. I know this is a phase and she is strong willed and thinks she is 20. I hate to wish her toddler years away... but...
I think this type of child is easily bored. Bored kids move on to find something else which normally gets them in trouble. If you can't keep her occupied enough, you might want to enroll her for a few hours at a nursery or mom's day out. Gives you a well deserved break too.
I just thank the Lord my #4 which is also a girl is much more laid back... for now anyway!
Good luck. You aren't alone..
Hello, I don't have much advice for you but just wanted to let you know you're not alone. My daughter will be 3 next month, she smart, amazing, wonderful and drives me completely insane some days. I can't keep up with the mess she makes, we thought our house was pretty much child proof but she can climb almost anything to reach stuff she knows she can't have. I haven't found any discipline that works on her either. She offers to go sit in the corner if she gets caught doing something bad, it doesn't phase her at all. I'll be checking back to see what advice you get, maybe it will work for me too!
hmmm I would take her to your local school at 3 you can have them test her to make sure she doesn't have a disorder or anything. Before 3 you can go to eci. When my son was 2 and a half He had stopped talking. He started acting out I went to a mops meeting (mothers of preschoolers)and a lady from eci was there. I had been waiting for him to turn 3 and was going to find help through the schools. I felt something was not right I heard others say it would pass but a mom knows. So when I heard that they would test him I went for it. It turned out he had fluid in his ears non infectious fluid so no fever or pain just him stop talking. He apparently was hearing us like underwater he was upset and was acting out because of it. We put tubes in his ears and I tell you it was the day my son was unlocked from the place he was in. He was a happier, he was talking to this day I cry when I think of how one little thing changed our world. Don't be afraid or ashamed to seek out help that is what they are there for and it is so worth it to know it is not in your head. maybe ask your kids doctor for who to go to for testing. I wish you luck and the similar outcome
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B.
Mother's intuition is a real thing. If you haven't already, speak to a doctor (and get a 2nd and 3rd opinion!!). Keep researching, asking and seeking answers until you feel that you have the right one. Don't just believe the first thing that is diagnosed. My friend tried so many different things with her son who was labeled "ADD". She didn't want to put him on medication because when she prayed, God did not make her feel peace about medication. After going to a few different doctors, researching and talking with many other moms, she went to an eye specialists - he had a major (unique) issue with seeing the words on the blackboard or in his books. He has special glasses and now is doing great in school.
I pray that you will be given the right path to finding the answers your daughter needs. Don't get overwhelmed or frustrated, God will guide you and bring solution to this situation.
God Bless.
A., rest assured you are not the only one out there with a 3yo that is VERY busy. I too have a 3yo that requires alot of attention. She is also a very happy child, wakes up happy, goes to bed happy but since she able to walk, she has been VERY BUSY! She used to climb up on my dining room table (at about 11-12 mo) and pull on my light fixture. She is always busy doing something she shouldn't. She is the one that writes on my walls, puts lipstick on my carpet, draws on herself with marker, stands on things like a train table etc... I just know I need to pay a bit more attention to what she is doing. I always thought it was tough because my 1st child (now 5yo) was always pretty laid back and not as risky or curious as my 3yo but I have realized that this is who she is. It does get frustrating at times but I am sure there is nothing 'wrong with her'. She is curious and just busy...hey, life would not be as interesting without them right? :)
Hi A., I really dont think someting is wrong with your baby girl.Kids at that age are always in everything,I have a friemd whos daughter when she was you your daughters age use to chew on velcro. My 4yrs old son is so much diffrent then my 2 older children when they were his age. My son is into everything he use to put everything in his mouth when he was 3yrs old he is a hand full. Well you know your child and if you think something is really wrong take her to a speacialist and hope everyting turn out ok for you and your family. Take care:)
I would recommend you taking her to her pediatrician and mentioning this behavior. It could be as simple as a diet change or it could possible be something more serious. I would not think that this is normal. I have been through 2 children and one grandchild and haven't seen anything like this.
I think your daughter might be wanting more of your attention. I dont know what the situation is on how you discipline her, for doing destructive things,but when she starts to do something bad or already is, you could tell her no in a very gentle voice and tell her that, that will cause her to have to go to the hospital. Then take and show her things that are fun like coloring or helping to make some cookies, or reading a story to her or have her brush your hair. Just anything that she would like that would distract her from doing those bad things. You might have to do it several times for this approach to work, but i know it will!! All children are very different and she seems very smart. I believe she is doing this for attention!! Just show her alot of love!! I have 4 children and a grandson. My children are all grown up except for my 8 yr old. At times i didn't know what to do, but i used alot of child phycolagy and it worked, but sometimes i just had to keep trying. If you need anymore advice just let me know, and i will try and help you work through this. I will pray for you, and i hope it all works out for you. Sincerely, P. Dodd
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