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I don't know how to parent him. At the end of my tether.

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popgoesperfection · 02/03/2023 19:51

Ds2 has always been a high needs/energy child, but since he turned 3 at the beginning of December his behaviour has escalated. I know tantrums are normal as they can't always regulate emotion and express themselves, but i'm just at a loss how to navigate through them. He shouts, hits, scratches and throws anything in reach, i've tried thinking time where i sit with him, don't sit with him, holding him till he calms, ignoring the behaviour and NOTHING works. I can deal with his not so good listening skills, the needing me all the time, his erm bossiness and strong headedness but i don't know how to deal with these tantrums. Never mind the terrible twos, the threenager is here with a vengeance!! Someone please help!!

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SeanDanielorBalonz · 23/05/2023 14:01

I was just looking for advice on the same thing and wanted to send solidarity! I was in no way prepared for 3... So much more complex than the 2s. I have a feeling we just need to grit teeth and get through them as their frontal lobe develops...but god it's challenging. My DD is so bright and funny and can be super sweet, but we're beginning to get huge meltdowns and I sometimes simply don't have the energy to deal with them in a gentle and creative way. I just want her to put her bloody shoes on.

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 23/05/2023 19:26

@SeanDanielorBalonz love the username Wink

Little Angels by Dr Tanya Byronn* is great if they're just regular tantrums.

Our DD went way beyond the regular tantruming though as with her it was a sign of ASD Flowers

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