My 13 month old son has turned from a happy, contented bundle of pure sunshine to very unhappy, screaming constantly when he doesn't what he wants. He screams, fights us-and wriggles during nappy changes, and cuddles. He's refusing meals.. spitting out his food during meals or swiping them out my hand. He threw a chip at dad tonight during dinner. He is happy for one minute and the next screaming the house down. He doesn't like cuddling either, he cuddles his favourite bunny, but very rarely wants to cuddle.
I'm trying to take a positive approach, comfort him and be silly with him. But I'm really starting to struggle with his tantrums. I'm a farmers wife, we moved away to start a new life as farmers 2 weeks before lockdown hit. I'm really alone with no other mums around me. It's just been me and my son and we have always connected.. I don't want to shout at him or get stressed but as you mums will know, it's tough to remain calm when your toddler is screaming, I'm always wondering why are you crying baby? Are u poorly? Is there something wrong? Why don't u want to cuddle?
I want to figure out why he is acting like this and try to fix it and help him along with his difficult feelings that he is expressing
Nothing seems to be keeping him happy for long these days, I know it's probably just a phase but I really just want to help him and teach him right from wrong in a way that has a positive impact on him. He doesn't want to let me though atm.
Advice welcome mamma's