Lately I have been under a lot of stress & upset. I have the most amazing DP who is away until October, has been away since December. The circumstances are very personal and sensitive.
We have a remarkable little princess who is 17.5m and I am due to give birth in 4.5 weeks with DC2.
I know that DD is teething on & of lately but seems very confused about Daddy not being here, and has days where she wants to be a bit cheeky (normal toddler behaviour i know) the real issue is me, and my emotions. I feel like i'm telling her off too much. up until all of this happened, I believe in the calm, laid back, loving approach. And I still do, and try to encorporate this, but when it doesnt work. my patience wears thin and i end up using the frowns, shout "NO", and get upset myself.
How do you find the best way to talk to your child when they're playing up a bit? without using the horrible tone, frowns etc.
Pregnancy has been very hard this time around whilst doing it alone. but no way am i allowing it to effect DD.
Shes such a kind-hearted soul, and the moajority of the time we're good. and cope with eachother as it is tough right now. but the days when its bad, I just feel a wreck, and she must get so confused. I hate raising my voice, but i think where i've been using it lately thats when she listens, sometimes she doesnt.
this is probably a load of bore, but thanks :)