You are surprised: your always obedient, quiet and calm child suddenly became capricious. Sooner or later every parent faces this problem. But everything has its reasons and explanations.
Their discontent and obstinacy children begin to show at an early age. The fact is that at the age from 1 to 5 kids undergo a so-called "restructuring", in the course of which they learn a lot of new things, understand adults more and experience emotional conflicts more strongly. Just at this time the child begins to show his whims, while no persuasion and punishment can not help soothe the baby. It should be remembered that children's moods are a peculiar way of attracting attention to themselves, in order to achieve the desired. A kid can cry, scream, stamp feet, throw things, and if he still achieves what he wants, he will resort to this method more and more often. In order to understand how to respond to the vagaries of a child, it is first necessary to find out the cause of their manifestation.
Why does the child fret?
The origins of this behavior are usually very simple, but parents can not always determine them at once. So, the reasons that a child is constantly naughty, can be:
- various diseases;
- fatigue or lack of sleep;
- the thirst to achieve something desirable;
- need for attention of others.
A whimsical child - what to do?
- If your baby suddenly became capricious - watch his health. Perhaps it is something that bothers you: the temperature rises, your stomach hurts or a cough, a runny nose.
- Try to understand what exactly the child wants to achieve. Having understood, explain to him that it would be more correct to express your feelings with words and not with emotions.
- It is important that everyone in the family maintain a common position. And if the father or mother has already forbidden something to the baby, then let it be "impossible" to the end, regardless of mood and circumstances. Well, in the case when you have allowed something, then endure all the consequences to the end.
- When the storm of emotions subsides, talk with the baby quietly and affectionately. Tell me how you are upset by his behavior and express confidence that in the future he will not behave this way.
How to deal with the vagaries of a child?
Baby whims can be stopped. In the case when the baby begins to be capricious, stay calm. Perhaps, the reason for their manifestation lies in the lack of impressions, so during the day try to switch it from one lesson to another. Give your child enough time, kiss and hug him, walk with him on the street and play at home. Do not leave the baby alone for a long time when the TV is on, as this may cause overexcitement of the baby. And, of course, never frighten the child with punishments. Tune in to the positive and believe that the child is correct!