Does anyone else have moments when their toddler just gets on their nerves.
I have a 3 year old and 18 month old and my 3 year old is an extremely energetic, inquisitive sometimes painful little boy. He's constantly striving for my attention, never listens and always pushing over and hurting his little sister. He even grabs her around the neck and throws her to the ground.
He knows when he's naughty as he lets me know before I see it and then he just sooks and whines.
I may sound a bit hard but this kid drives me nuts.
He's booked in to see a psychologist but now for another 4 months due to waiting lists. I feel like I'm going to need my head read if this kid doesn't stop being such a pain.
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I'm not attacking, but is he striving so hard for attention from you that he's doing anything and everything he can? Perhaps he needs some one on one and extra positive attention? I'm not suggesting rewarding the bad stuff but make a big big deal about good behaviour and try to spend some extra time with him. Things are busy day-to-day and I know it's hard to make time all the time but I know kids tend to act out in these ways when they need more input from parents
I agree! Three year olds are very attention seeking anyway. I always forget how much work they are until one visits for the day. Exhausting!