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Possible child regression

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NavyBalonz · 24/01/2026 21:56

Think my child is going through a regression?
Currently at war with my thoughts n need a little rant
Hes nearly 3 and a half years old hes a very wild child n im a mom that kinda lets the small stuff go i dont get frustrated really
Even though its the same struggles everyday like getting dressed honestly he just wants to be naked all the time

So for the past two weeks id say hes gone back to having full on accidents? .. of both And when I say come on toilet he runs off n im just like why I don't shout at him .. now im getting a tad annoyed but only cus hes running away from me n hides behind the table n I know its not right I cant understand why
Its fine when hes engrossed in play but I mean full on accidents multiple times a day
Its gone back on the reward chart and today he got a new toy but id take it away when he had an accident and gave it him back once he used the toilet ... im not too confident in this method I only tried it today but something just didnt feel right

Then there's his talking, its gone backwards hes quite capable of telling me nicely what he wants n needs but now its screaming it or saying I want or just pointing .. I correct it everytime but now its getting to me

And gone back to 'not having kind hands' at nursery and again I have the chat with him where he finishes the sentence that we dont want to hurt our friends etc etc...

Its literally just me im a single mom and absolutely adore him hes a good boy very cheeky very free and kind
But ill say it right now im dreading tomorrow now the life's been sucked out of me with the constant battles.

I know this is a phase I just dont get the chance to get my say out at times just sitting here this evening feeling have I gone wrong somewhere.. do I give him too much .. but im fighting my thoughts .. well trying

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JustGiveMeReason · 24/01/2026 23:15

Might it be worth asking for an appointment with someone at Nursery to have a chat to staff there - Key Person or SENCo or Room Leader, and to tell them that you feel he is regressing, and see if they have any concerns ?

It could be for all sorts of reasons - him being 'under the weather' or tired or just going through a phase of pushing boundaries, or it could be something they have noticed too and were wondering if they should raise it with you, or it could even be that you are tired and he is picking up on a slight change and pushing boundaries. At this stage, most things are 'phases' but it helps if home and Nursery are on the same page and they might be able to suggest some things to try so you are both responding the same way as each other.

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