I’m in desperate need of advice/guidance/even just to know I’m not the only one going through this.
My 5 year old daughter has always been a very timid, polite, well mannered child. No behavioural/emotional issues, development all normal for age and stage, no health issues.
She started school in August last year and since then she’s become a different child. Started with her being cheeky, pushing boundaries etc but we thought it was due to starting school, being overwhelmed, over stimulated, tired etc.
Since then it’s got progressively worse. She has toddler type tantrums most days (which she never even had as a toddler) crying, screaming, banging doors, walls, throwing things, this can go on for 30 mins-2 hours. She kicks off at the slightest thing, even asking her to pick up her shoes or take a bath. In the last few days she’s become physical with me - pushing, hitting, pulling hair. She’s very controlling and tries to manipulate people and situations. She also won’t go to bed now, never been an issue before.
Things are escalating and its taking its toll on my partner and i’s relationship. I work full time and am so exhausted all the time, I feel really low and am just waiting for the next kick off.
I’ve tried: talking it out, leaving the room, ignoring her, grounding her, no tv, reward chart, we’ve made family rules...none of them effective.
Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated 💛
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Help! 5 year old daughter becoming aggressive
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alibali88 · 10/06/2019 21:56
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