ARGH DD is driving me crazy ATM.
She definitely knows what she wants, but obviously she can't always get it.
And she really doesn't understand if I try to explain / reason with her.
She wants to walk, but will not hold my hand. If I put reins on her she has a tantrum and throws herself on the floor. She doesn't want to go in her buggy.
If I say "DD it's either the buggy or reins, what's it going to be?" she just doesn't get it.
Also if I say "If you sit in your buggy you can have a banana / toy to play with" - she doesn't understand, so I can't even bribe her!!! She has no concept of 'if you do this then that will happen' (cause and effect???), with regards to behaviour.
So lots of screaming and flailing around and lots of me pinning her to the buggy whilst I try to strap her in. SO frustrating
Similar sort of thing at mealtimes too.
When will she understand what I'm saying (even if she doesn't obey)?
Also she is moving up into 1-2 year old room at nursery soon and the nursery manager told me to explain to DD what was going to happen.
I will TRY, but I don't thing she has any concept of 'the future' its all very much living in the moment with her ATM. Should she understand at this age?
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At what age can you expect your LO to understand what you're saying (even if they don't obey!) - i'm finding 13 months old DD v hard work!
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PeppermintPatty · 24/07/2008 15:02
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