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My four year old
I posted this in another community because it wouldn't let me post it here earlier. Please understand that I'm not looking for an easy fix, I know the problem may very well be that I'm not parenting the way he needs it, I'm just looking for help......
my son is 4 1/2 to the day on Monday June 21st. Since he was able to move he has always been extremely active and a handful. He is such a wonderful caring boy, with a big heart and lately he's having some real behavior problems at daycare and he's really always had them at home. I always thought it was just me, he always seems to act up the most for me, but in the last 2 weeks at day care he's broken things and done other really really naughty things out of anger. He will go thru spurts, he'll be fine and calm and all of sudden he's running in circles and jumping off the furniture, its seriously like he can't calm himself down. He also will switch emotions crazily, one minute he'll be furious and just shout mean things ex: dvd doesn't work and he flips out and yells "I'm gonna break your tv" and then 2 seconds later asks a aquestion and starts bawling his eyes out?? He starts 4k in Sept and he's so excited about it but I'm scared, I'm so afraid that he's going to have problems in school and/or have problems keeping (making friends is easy for him) friends. I just want to know what we can do differently at home to help him but I dont' know what is going on and my heart just aches...I've had several people who are well educated on child development and spend time with him suggest that we should have him evaluated, I don't know if we should ..if there are issues, I will NOT put him on medication, he's way too young, but if there's something causing his impulsivness, hyperness and emotional outbursts I want to know what we can do to help? please help, he's such a good kid, I just want to make sure he has what he needs to grow up happy and healthy
my son is 4 1/2 to the day on Monday June 21st. Since he was able to move he has always been extremely active and a handful. He is such a wonderful caring boy, with a big heart and lately he's having some real behavior problems at daycare and he's really always had them at home. I always thought it was just me, he always seems to act up the most for me, but in the last 2 weeks at day care he's broken things and done other really really naughty things out of anger. He will go thru spurts, he'll be fine and calm and all of sudden he's running in circles and jumping off the furniture, its seriously like he can't calm himself down. He also will switch emotions crazily, one minute he'll be furious and just shout mean things ex: dvd doesn't work and he flips out and yells "I'm gonna break your tv" and then 2 seconds later asks a aquestion and starts bawling his eyes out?? He starts 4k in Sept and he's so excited about it but I'm scared, I'm so afraid that he's going to have problems in school and/or have problems keeping (making friends is easy for him) friends. I just want to know what we can do differently at home to help him but I dont' know what is going on and my heart just aches...I've had several people who are well educated on child development and spend time with him suggest that we should have him evaluated, I don't know if we should ..if there are issues, I will NOT put him on medication, he's way too young, but if there's something causing his impulsivness, hyperness and emotional outbursts I want to know what we can do to help? please help, he's such a good kid, I just want to make sure he has what he needs to grow up happy and healthy
Yes, it's so hard when you don't understand WHY DOES MY CHILD DO THIS? I understand you not wanting to pump him full of medications. I would go see a professional, get an opinion, but that doesn't mean you jump to medications immediately.
Look into sensory processind disorder symptoms. See if any of those fit him. I would also just aks your pediatrician, see what they think and if they can recommend a counselor for you to see that knows a lot about kids. It's tough trying to find answers, kids are not the easiest to figure out!
Has there been any big changes at home?
Look into sensory processind disorder symptoms. See if any of those fit him. I would also just aks your pediatrician, see what they think and if they can recommend a counselor for you to see that knows a lot about kids. It's tough trying to find answers, kids are not the easiest to figure out!
Has there been any big changes at home?
Thank you:-) I truly appreciate the advice. I love that little guy so much, I just want whats best:-)
I don't believe in pumping kids with meds to dumb them down either. Maybe look into some behavioural therapy?
It could just be an emtional problem that therapy can help. There's nothing wrong with having him evaluated. Its just a professional opinion. Noone can force you into anything. good luck and stay positive.
It could just be an emtional problem that therapy can help. There's nothing wrong with having him evaluated. Its just a professional opinion. Noone can force you into anything. good luck and stay positive.
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