At times she is the most wonderful, caring little girl. Honestly, lovely.
She also however has HUGE meltdowns on a. Regular basis, totally loses control.
I have trouble getting her to walk near me, hold my hand etc she runs off, seeking attention- looking back and laughing. I try to ignore this and calmly ask her to come back but she will literally run off to a dangerous extent.
When she doesn't get what she wants she screams, kicks, slaps my face! Throws herself to the floor and I have to desperately try to carry her to the car or some point of safety.
It's actually getting to the point where I dread going out, I really want to praise her and do when I can but it doesn't happen often.
I feel as if I'm spending all day trying to get her to stop doing dangerous things, she ignored everything I say.
The past 2 days I haven't gone out bar to walk the dog because I can't cope with it, we end up having a worse day than her just staying at home and playing.
I just want her to enjoy her childhood and feel as if she must feel she can't get it right, because if I'm honest she rarely does.
How do I deal with said meltdowns, how can I prevent them, can I?
I'm very confused and feel as if I've really let her down.
Any advice on how to deal with a very strong willed, clever and active child who will go to all lengths to get wag at she wants would be appreciated!
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Help with 3.5yo meltdowns
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Chamonix1 · 29/07/2016 14:40
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