My daughter usually goes to sleep between 8:15 and 8:30 and tends to be awake by 6:00 if not 15 to 20 minutes earlier calling for me. This morning she was wonderful and slept until 6:45. So naturally I hoped she would be in a much better mood this morning. It's only been not even an hour and she is throwing tantrums over breakfast and hitting. This is how she usually behaves when she sleeps less. What am I doing wrong? She doesn't always eat a lot of vegetables so maybe she needs more for a better mood. My daughter can be sweet as pie when she is in a good mood but she is constantly hitting me, screaming, and whiny. I love her very much but she is my responsibility 95% of the time and sometimes more. I feel like I get the brunt of her behavior and it is frustrating. Granted another frustration is not having any friends in my new town (8, almost 9 months here but I do not live far from old friends, they just work) and I do not have enough adult contact. Please advise. P.S. I am currently looking for a full-time job (hopefully by Sept.) This will definitely be a way to meet people while Alyssa goes to daycare. Then she will have other activities to do. One final note, I would absolutely LOVE to put Alyssa in various classes for her development as well as for me, but the honest truth is my husband and I are broke and buying almost any extras is limited. Thanks for the advice.
Thanks everyone for the tips. My daughter is 26 months old and I am always trying to get her out of the house. Aside from the park or walks (with the dog) and playing in the backyard (we have a pool), I was able to enroll her in free play (play gyms) at Gymboree. If she isn't napping during one of them, I take her there to play. The library is another resource when there is an activity going on. And up until last week, I attended a mothers' club (the club was in a town I used to live in and I want to find a club in my new town so I will not be returning to it.). In the summer I do have the option to spend weekends at a NJ lake with my husband. Sometimes there are kids there too. I definitely need to find some more structured activities to keep us both busy. Hopefully then the tantrums will be more manageable. Thanks again!
I have teens, back then it seems like some things were very hard to deal with. I was a SAHM. I look back at photos and miss them being little very much. Just enjoy every moment... they grow up too fast. Sometimes I wish I could go back and do it over knowing how fast they grow up.
It could be different things going on for her. It could be a nutritional issue, it could be the effects of cleaning products, it could be add/adhd. There are so many things it could be. I find the best thing is the start testing things to what can be eliminated and what it might be. If you would like more information please send me a personal message and I will send you more information on the nutrition and cleaning side.
Totally been broke needing to find activities. not sure if Bellmore is too far from NYC for you but here is a list of freebies to take advantage of in the city: http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/things-to-do/147881/free-su....
Hopefully this still exists. Here is something else i found: http://www.meetup.com/New-Beginnings-Nassau-Moms/
I would also suggest pushing her bedtime routine back earlier in the evening so she's in bed by 7:30p (if possible). Do you give her bath at bedtime -- that can be soothing.
also what is she eating for breakfast? Maybe something she's eating for breakfast isn't agreeing with her. Maybe she's allergic to something in the foods she's eating?
good luck to you both :)
Use the the internet to try and find free activities in your area so that you guys can get out of the house. Go to the park, see if your malls have kid play zones, look for museums with free days. That will help you feel better and in turn have more patience with toddler behaviors.
Your DD sounds like a normal toddler. Remember not to give in to her tantrums and ignore them as much as possible. If she hits give her a timeout. You really just have to wait out the toddler stage. My 3 year old is going on 4 and still has emotional outbursts everyday. She is all drama LOL Then I have a 2 year old who is less drama but gets into everything and loves to scream!! At least my 7 year old is calm.
My daughter is 3 and she is the same way when she wakes up. We usually give her about 15-20 minutes of time for herself until she is fully awake. Then she is ready to take on the world. Yes she has her tantrums and starts to whine but I just leave her alone. She tries to get a reaction from me and when she doesn't get it she moves on. I think that its the age. You never said how old your daughter is. Could be the terrible 2's or the aweful 3's. Either way I know its easier said then done but try to be patient. But give it a try and let her have some time to "wake up". Good Luck.
Check out your local libraries. They often have free story times, free music classes or other programs for kids.
