Screaming Toddler - Dallas,TX

Updated on November 13, 2008
D.W. asks from Dallas, TX
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Hi Everyone, I am looking for advice on how to get my son to stop screaming at me, his sister and his friends. He is 2.5 years old and he has started yelling in a high pitched voice a lot lately. He does it when he's mad at his twin sister or me and at Mother's Day Out. Sometimes I think he does it just to push his sister's buttons. He yells, she cries and it goes on and on. I don't really want to use time-out for this so I'm wondering if there are any other suggestions. I have tried to ignore it, but it's hard when they are in their room at nap or bedtime and he screams at her for no reason. I feel like ignoring him could work, but then I feel bad for not acknowledging my daughter's feelings (although she is sometimes dramatic). I'm sure this is just a phase, but I'd like to know if anyone else has dealt with this successfully. Thanks!

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I have 2.5 year old twin boys and am experiencing similar issues. Is your boy twin talking much yet? My twin boys are not talking as much as my twin girls were at that age, and I believe some of their tantrums and screaming are the result of frustration over not being able to communicate better and get their point across. If your boy is not talking much, let me know and I can go into more detail on how we are handling the issue. You will be in a situation much like me soon; I have my boy twins when my girl twins were just 3 years old. Good luck.

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M.W.

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I like The Happiest Toddler on The Block!! I have a 31/2 yr. old & it seems to be working.
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S.A.

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I have an almost 3 year old and sounds like it might be a phase. When my son does it I use a calm voice and say name you need to calm down and tell me what you want. Most of the time it works but I think his recent loss of nap time has a lot to do with it, bc it seems to be more in the later time of the day. Good luck

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T.T.

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My DD has started this too...same age.

I use Time Outs. Or if she does it in public I will put her in time out there too...dont care where I am at Time Out. If we are at something fun for her and she does it i tell her we will leave and keep my word. I aslo ignore her when she is in time out and screaming...

It is normal for them at this age. It is hard for them to express their feelings so this is their way of saying Hey I am not happy!

When she is done having her fit i give her a hug and try to talk to her calmly and tell her i love her.

My DD is speech delayed and has some sensory issues so i know it has a lot to do with it but we do what we can. We found with our DD putting slight pressure on her sholders helps calm her down.

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