Screaming at 22 months!

[Smokedsalmonbagel]

I've posted about my DS2 a few months ago but he still screams a lot.

He gets so frustrated and upset and it is making me and him miserable.

He is into everything and screams when he doesn't get his own way.

He screams over meals because he doesn't like it.

But worst is screaming going out. He gets restless in the buggy and food will only keep him happy for so long. If he walks he just wants to run off. He didn't like the reins. When I hold his hand and doesn't want to go the same way as me he just swings.

I'm getting fed up with people looking at us all the time. I feel like saying - Yes I know he is screaming, he does it all the time!!!

He says a few words but not a lot. The words he does know he will often scream!

Anyway its been a bit of a rough day so any advice would be great!

AWWWW u poor mum! I didnt see your last post so dont know what advice u had previously.
Do you scream/shout at him? Even when you're really mad? Hopefully not but its just a thought, in case he's learned from example.
Dont worry about the public, they've all got their own issues goin on!
Dont give him what he wants if he wont 'ask' calmly for it...yes, he's old enough to understand that.
When he can say more words there will be less screaming, honest!
Stick with the reins whether he likes it or not. They keep him safe. Or try a choice of buggy or reins and then stick to it for that entire outing. He'll remember the next time u give him a choice.
Make the journey intersting, wherever ur goin! Point out everything along the way and let him 'help' you where poss.
Praise praise praise when he's quiet for 2 mins and also when he eats some of his food. Having snacks in the buggy may mean he's not hungry enough for his meals??

Sorry if any of that seems patronising btw. I've been where u r now and things will improve but patience is a virtue and you will need to keep him constantly busy.
Much good luck to you both and remember, look after yourself so that you're stronger to look after him.

Thanks for that.

Not patronising at all. It has made me rethink some things, some days you can't see the wood for the trees.

He has seen me shout at his older brother, but even as a newborn he had the loudest cry ever!!!

I know I need to try harder to get him to ask for stuff rather than give into his screaming.

You are probably right about the snacks, I will try and reduce these.

Work in progress!