DS2 is 4 in October and right now he is being a complete and utter nightmare. I love the little monster of course I do, but he does nothing but cry. I feel so sad that his little life is so awful for him.
DS1 flew through 2 and 3 now he's nearly 5 and acting like a teenager! But the little man - what the hell do I do. He doesn't want to get dressed, brush his teeth, go to school etc unless we have a huge fight. Before anyone says 'check his diet' - he is avery healthy eater - he has chocolate once a week, which he will sometimes not even bother with. The rest of the week he eats really really well. Everything is homecooked, nothing comes from a packet so no chance of additives etc.. He LOVES fruit and veg. He drinks water, and has a juice once a day.
He is a little live wire, he never sits down for anything. He is very funny and very independent, which is frustrating because he does get his own way a lot. We have tried time out, naughty step etc but nothing seems to work.
Is it an age thing???? If so, for the love of God WHEN will this end? I have read raising boys, what to expect etc but I seem to be rather unsuccessful in helping him.
Any ideas???? .....or do I just resort to valium for the next 16 years?? (I ahve to go now but I shall be abck to check if anyone has any super advice!) Thank you - before I go mad.
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apeainapod · 07/05/2007 11:20
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