My ds, almost one year old, has become more temperamental in the past few weeks. Normally he is cheerful and sweet, but lately with loud, raspy, repetitive grunts he makes demands or protests. Usually in each instance there is a particular object he might want or a diaper change that he doesn't want, but also, I think he seems to be in a bad mood to begin with.... If I don't give him a desired object (like a pair of scissors or a pen), he has a huge crying fit. I then try to distract him with another object, but that works about half of the time.
I wonder if this is a preview or a beginning of toddler struggles. Have any of you mamas experienced this and have advice? Is there a good book that might help? I'm eager for a peaceful home and will appreciate any suggestions!!!!
I wonder if this is a preview or a beginning of toddler struggles. Have any of you mamas experienced this and have advice? Is there a good book that might help? I'm eager for a peaceful home and will appreciate any suggestions!!!!
We're been doing what you have--distracting her. Also working even more with baby signs, to help her communicate her wants more clearly. And we've just been letting her do stuff, so long as it won't create a hazard: if she wants to feed herself yogurt, for example, I give her the spoon and let her go for it. She will frequently settle down for a diaper change if she gets to hold the diaper. Stuff like that.
