My 8 year old girl used to be such a happy and carefree little thing but lately she seems to constantly find reasons to be grumpy and miserable. She is always complaining about school (never did this before) and makes up scenarios in her head to complain about that aren't even likely! Her favourite phrase is 'not fair'. I recently had a baby (8 weeks) and before this she was the only child, but I feel she was turning this way before the baby arrived. I split up with her dad 4 years ago so again don't think that can be a factor. I suppose I'm just wondering if others have these issues with 8 year olds? I'm swapping between blaming myself and feeling sad to snapping at her for being so grumpy all the time. I've tried talking to her and getting her to express her feelings which she will do, but she gives different reasons every time so I wonder if she's just saying something to get off the hook of having to talk!