Behaviour of siblings when older one goes to school!!

[thedicewoman]

Just that really, my DD(5) started school 3 weeks ago and in that time the behavior of her and her younger brother (2.11) when they are together is atrocious. Not just fighting, arguing and screaming but generally ignoring us (more than usual) and misbehaving in ways they think hilarious but we disagree...

Just wondering if this is school associated and is just something to ride out, and if anyone else is suffering this plight! I would at least be consoled to know I'm not alone!

@thedicewoman
Hi,
I appreciate this is almost 10 years ago. Did you have any luck with time or anything that changed? I also have a DD almost 5 that has started reception/school full time and when home with her brother almost 3 years old they are constantly fighting, this is such a shock because up until now they have played fairly well with each other with occasional spats. I also do have a newborn in the house which they both seem to love but the relationship between them has changed so drastically. Just looking for some advise really

@Safi123 it's a lot to cope with. Firstly having a newborn in the house is a massive shift and they often take a while to settle. Starting school at the same time will also affect behaviour.

I'd try a few early nights for the 5yo and maybe have a quiet activity lined up for when they get home from school like playdoh or decorating fairy cakes.

@PolaroidPrincess thank you. I will try some quiet activity. I usually do snacks for both 5 year old and 3 year old as soon she gets home so she’s not cranky due to hunger. It’s when he is also winding her up but getting in her space or doing things do annoy her and she doesn’t seem to want to play with him they start fighting that seems to be getting to me, she will start whinging and screaming and eventually lash out at him, my 3 year old will be starting nursery in December because I think he also seems bored at home without his olde sister who has been with him all of his life until now and hoping interactions with other kids and routine will make him demand less of her when she gets home. They also seem to be fighting over me as well these days, it’s honestly been such a shock because up until 2 months ago they’ve been good playmates. Would go off together for ages in the house and role play etc