Hi! I’m new to this group. I recently joined because I need advise. I have a 1 year old turning 2 in November and for the last two weeks, he’s been having these random outbursts of just kicking, screaming and crying for almost 2 hours. I try to feed him food, give him something to drink nothing works. I even try to pick him up and soothe him bug he doesn’t want to be held by me.
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It could be a lot of things at that age but I did notice when my son was young that removing foods with red dye in it was a good thing. Honestly I think that some kids just go through this phase it’s important for you to remain calm to show them it’s going to be okay. I’m not saying that the behavior is okay.
Also they might be teething try putting vanilla on their gums it helps tremendously
What does the pediatrician say?
He wants your attention. Are you doing things (cleaning cooking adult/parent things) when he does these outbursts? It could be he wants your attention and even though he isn’t taking the food or the cuddling he still has your attention because you are focused on him
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
Welcome to the terrible 2’s, it was like a switch was flicked and he became someone else when my child turned 2. It was explained to me that at that age they are trying to adjust to big feelings, good luck
As long as you’re meeting the needs of your little one.
Sometimes it’s best to ignore the fit.
It could be frustration because their speech isn’t well enough to tell you what they need or want. You can try to ask your little one to take you where they want to show you what they want.
But know at this age. Things that aren’t a big deal to you, will be a big issue for them. It will trigger fits.
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Terrible 2’s hard year for sure. The attention seeking was extra hard for one of mine. Definitely speak to peds about it incase it teething, tummy pains etc.
Sometimes if you just sit calmly beside him and wait for him to calm down it helps. Having an emoji chart of emotions can help.
Ask him 20 questions to see if you can figure out why he’s upset: are you angry? Are you mad a thing, person or situation? Can I fix or get something to help you feel better? Would you like a hug? Is it something in the house that has you upset? Are you feeling frustrated? Are you scared? Do you know why you’re upset? Would listening to some music help? Would you like to punch a pillow? Would it help if we sat in the rocking chair for a while?
Teach the 5 basic feelings: mad, sad, glad, fear & disgust, so he can pick which one he is closest to feeling.
He could be having growing pains. Also keep in mind young ones do not have the vocabulary to express themselves and scream, cry, and throw fits because they have big feelings and no other way to express themselves. Be patient as his vocabulary improves this stops.