I'm at my wits end. I'm 8 mths pregnant. DH and I had a bit of a rough patch. I have always suspected DH has undiagnosed adhd and can be hard work.
Ds is almost 3. He's a lovely, funny, bright and energetic boy.
He can be a bit grumpy if he doesn't get his own way, shouts etc. But doesn't have major meltdowns and can usually be distracted.
He attends day care 2 days per week. For the last month it has been 3 days. He used to hit out at other kids but had stopped. In the last month he's scratched, hit and bit other kids. The creche have been doing reward stickers for good days etc. But today they called me in, he was hysterical crying saying I'm a good boy. He had hit someone again. And staff then informed me he won't sit still, doesn't join in, doesn't listen if asked not to do something. And has been cheeky to other parents who are collecting their kids even calling them silly names.
The staff have been trying to manage each little thing but it's built up quickly apparently and they think he should cut back his hours as he's not coping.
I agree and will go straight back to two days. But I'm devastated. I feel he's suddenly become 'that child'.
Is this just typical toddler stuff? Or signs of adhd? Or a reaction to us arguing and sniping at home (hasten to add no one hits in our house, but we argue sometimes and we are trying to stop that).
Am devastated, he's obviously unhappy and feel I've let him down. He's a lovely kid really but very spirited and we obviously aren't supporting him right, or giving the right boundaries etc.
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Please help, toddler hitting in daycare and unhappy.
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sureitsgrand · 06/12/2017 00:36
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