We are currently in PA. to see my mother-in-law in the hospital and maybe its just a changing environment , but my 19 month old daugheter screams at the top of her lungs. we have been going up to see my mother-in law a few times a day. Whenever we go out to the hospital or even out to dinner she screams. I don't know what to do . she does not listen at all.If we don't do excatly what she wants to do, she throws a tantrum. She has not been getting proper rest either. So that could be it too. Does anyone have any advice of what I can do when she is acting out or screaming? Thanks for all your help!
It could be the change in altitude bothering her ears. Try motrin to relieve the pressure. I'd check to see if they have any of those CVS quick clinics just to double check her ears. My girls were the same way when they had ear infections and once when we traveled, like their ears just didn't pop when they should have.
good luck
Your daughter is normal.
The lack of rest is part of it, I'm almost positive. And if she's not talking yet, that's part of what she is trying to do. Visits are tough, because normally the best reaction to screams is to change nothing until the screaming stops, but you can't very well keep her in a hospital or restaurant screaming, as I'm sure she's figured out. When you do take her out, make sure it's no fun (no lecture, no talking, - aim for a 'time out' atmosphere).
Best thing is to get to the screaming before it starts. Bring favorite toys, give her lots of attention (you and your husband can eat and visit with your mother-in-law in shifts, the other is on 'toddler duty'. And when she does let out a yell, you can give one reminder to use her 'indoor voice' and help her (if you can) to state what she does want, quietly. Then, if you at all can, make sure that her polite request is successful.
E.
Perhaps a solution would be to not take the child with you to the hospital. Get a sitter. She would be able to get her naps and her sleep. As far as going out to dinner, purchase food and bring it home. Perhaps being out of town is frightening to her.
Although I never experienced this behavior with my children, my granddaughter would scream when my daughter put her in the car. This occurred when Amanda was between 6 months and 9 months. All I can tell you is she finally stopped. This is 10 years later and she is the most wonderful child in the world.
First of all never give her a toy or something she likes to stop her screaming as that is like rewarding her for it.
Wherever you are immediatley get up and take her out of the room. Talk to her and explain this will not be allowed and until she stops screaming you will not take her back into the room or restaurant etc.
You must never let her control you or the situation. She must know at all times you are in control not her.
We tend to try to distract them by giving them somethng they want but this is just what they want. Your attention and what they want when they want it.
If you think it is from not getting the proper amount of sleep then what is the cause of her not getting the right amount of sleep? This definitely could make her cranky.
Good Luck and remember this too shall pass. She is close to the terrible two's as it is called.
All babies are sweet and lovable and I am sure you will resolve this soon.
There is not a more frustrating job than raising children but the rewards out weigh any frustration. Remember raising a wonderful, responsible and loving child is the most important thing you will ever do.
God Bless!
You have my prayers.
D.
