The constant whinging, does it ever get better?!

[boymum45]

My ds 2.5 just won't stop whinging, all day every day it's relentless! He can't talk which I think is half the problem but it's just so draining on me. He's been like it for so long I honestly can't remember a time when he wasn't like this. Will it get better? I need some hope cause I'm really struggling

My 10yo and 7yo DG both whinge a lot, mainly because they say they're bored. God knows why!Children seem to want continuous entertainment. Maybe put your DC in day nursery?

Omg I have had a loooonnng day of this with my 2.5yr old. With my 4 year old it got better when she hit 3, and adjusted to not napping. Does yours still nap? Does he sleep ok?

When they get to 9 and 11, the whining becomes bickering. 😔

Obviously your little one is too young, but as they get older, being firmer and setting clear boundaries etc makes a big difference. I have to admit I am quite firm with my DC and they stopped whining quite early on.

I absolutely can't stand being with my friends children who are constantly either whining or asking for stuff. Seriously if they are 8 and thirsty they should know how to get a drink by now.

@Dillydollydingdong he goes nursery 2 days a week at least I get a bit of a break!

@Lostthetastefordahlias yes he still naps thankfully, anything from 45 minutes to 2 hours. It's the only bit of peace I get in the day. Does yours? When did you 4 year old stop napping?

Mine does still nap sometimes, if he doesn’t then it’s a hellish afternoon. It’s not really the kind of whinging you get from older children, he is upset and emotional, so I don’t think stricter boundaries will work without making him distressed which I don’t want to do!
My 4 year old stopped napping when she was just 2 and by the time she was 3 was then used to being awake all day, but I think it will take longer with DS.
Sometimes listening to Super Simple Songs or similar on spotify will snap mine out of a whingey mood. Especially if there are actions involved. But not always!

It is a lot easier with my 4 year old if she whinges I say “say it in your strong voice or I can’t hear you properly” and ignore any requested made in a whine, which works and she rarely whinges. But its a lot harder with a 2 year old!