I'm a single mum to DS who is 3. His dad (Ex husband) and I split up when I was pregnant and he has never been massively involved (whole other thread)
Recently I'm just struggling with his behaviour the whole time, he never really plays, just gets everything out and destroys it or throws it around, refuses to tidy up any of his toys or help at all, is really fussy with food and if he doesn't have full attention 100% of the time he will throw his food, plate cutlery etc or try to pull the microwave off the side or similar. He is very defiant and constantly screams NO if asked to do something/stop doing something and has started hitting & smacking.
He goes to nursery 2 days a week and my parents help a fair bit too when I go to work so it's not even as though I'm totally alone and do have a lot of support and help really so I feel guilty for feeling like this.
I love him very much he is literally my world but It's so draining and I find myself constantly telling him off or having a go at him... I actually have childcare qualifications and experience but when it's your own it is so different... I just feel lost and don't know what to do 