Hi everyone
This might sound silly but my DD5 has a tendency to be very overdramatic and moody and it’s really upsetting me. It annoys me to be around in her this mood and I end up just telling her off for being “grumpy all the time”. I don’t think I’m acting appropriately and really want to know how I can deal with it better.
I don’t know how to describe it! An example from today: she was reading a book (I was praising and helping where needed) and because she couldn’t read a slightly longer word, she crossed her hands and made a horrible grumpy face which... tbh... just pissed me off. A while ago she did the same thing while she was helping me to tidy up her room, she suddenly got annoyed, crossed her arms and wouldn’t talk properly to me. I hate to sound like this but it honestly grates me SO much. I hate it. 
How do I cope with this behaviour and respond appropriately? I don’t want to constantly encourage it because sometimes I say “oh, do you need a hug? Come on, let’s have a hug and feel better.” Which does sometimes work but then she ends up doing it again and again and I just can’t stand it.
Please help Mumsnet. Her moods are draining me out. I have two other toddlers to deal with too and I’m just so tired.