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Toddler a nightmare after grandparents house

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MrsCremuel · 12/10/2021 18:09

First off, I’m very grateful they take him out and have him over for the night! This is less of a complaining post and more a ‘does anyone else observe this’ post.

When my toddler comes back from his grandparents house he is a total handful. Hitting and scratching us, not listening, major tantrums, refusing dinner etc etc. Honestly sometimes wonder if it’s worth sending him there!

Anyone else?

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moonshine3600 · 12/10/2021 18:11

Same here!
I call it his protest 😂
He's as happy as can be with them, he has a great time always but it's like he's punishing me for not being there.

Orangejuicemarathoner · 12/10/2021 18:12

why do you send him there?

Cantstopthewaves · 12/10/2021 18:15

My dc are pre-teen now but yes, ever since they were old enough to be little nightmares they were awful on returning from a sleepover and day with my pils.
I used to put it down to tiredness but in reality they were just downright not very nice.
Even now, on returning from them they have an edge and a bit of an obnoxious attitude.
I'm pleased they don't go as often now as they now choose to do things with friends or chill at home on a weekend.

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MrsCremuel · 12/10/2021 18:16

@Orangejuicemarathoner they like having him and we enjoy and evening off now and then.

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MsChatterbox · 12/10/2021 18:16

Yes. Completely normal. They are releasing all their impulses in their place after being on best behaviour the whole time x

Imicola · 12/10/2021 19:20

Yes, same here. In part i think upset to no longer be there and in part release after being on good behaviour. She loves it, my parents love it, DH and i also love it, so I'm happy to put up with a short term grumpy bum afterwards.

MajorCarolDanvers · 12/10/2021 19:21

Completely normal.

He's probably been totally indulged, full of sugar and had a late night.

Its worth it though.

DuneFan · 12/10/2021 19:24

Mines like this after nursery (two days a week). Wound up, over excited and over tired. Early bath and bed usually sorts it!

soughsigh · 13/10/2021 17:23

Yep, grandad teaches him all sorts of bad habits, he gets away with a lot more and generally goes to bed later and sleeps worse.

He's 3 now, it's got better as he's got older and he loves spending time there, but I also wonder whether the time off is worth the effort needed to restore good behaviour upon his return.

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