Hi all,
Not sure if it is the current lockdown but I am really struggling with my 2nd DD. I have a 4 year old who appears to be getting on fine however her 2 year old sister is really becoming a handful within the past month . It feels like it has been out of the blue (maybe lockdown haze) but both of my girls have always been relatively chilled and laid back. Obviously tantrums happen and you manage it - however at the moment it is constant screaming (high pitched) , crying and all over tantrums for no apparent reason. She sleeps incredibly well (all through the night and a mid afternoon quick nap), eats fine (is fussy but expect that ) and gets loads of interaction with both parents and her older sister. No issues at nursery where she does two half days
She is just astoundingly grumpy sometimes and i really want to help her and i feel awful that i am maybe missing something.
Now she can communicate - her speech isn't all there but she is able to ask for what she wants, says her please and thank yous etc but she just gets upset at the drop of a hat.
We leave her to calm down , ignore and set boundaries then follow through. Constant cuddles i am at a loss! I dont want to ply her with snacks to get her on-side!
I genuinely cannot remember how we managed out first but we clearly did
Any help would be appreciated.
Sending comfort to all parents in lockdown at the moment - it is tough!xx