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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 11:42AM
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Lately when Ian doesnt get what he wants, he throws himself backwards/forwards/sideways etc, and he just lets himself drop and he doesnt care if his head hits carpet, hardwood, or ceramic. I hate when he does that because he can get hurt, and yet he wont stop. I have tried everything, and he continues to do it, I dont know why. And it apparently doesnt hurt him because he doesnt cry about hitting his head since hes so mad about not getting what he wants. Do your kids do this? How do I stop this behavior before he gets seriously hurt? Im a nervous wreck about it!
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 11:51AM
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Miles has started throwing mini tantrums but nothing to that extreme. I know that tantrums and toddlers go hand and hand. They want what they want and since they can't do anything other than throw a fit that's what they do. I'd try to engage him in something else. If he doesn't seem interested or just keeps throwing himself about then try to keep him as safe as possible (maybe move him to his crib or on to the carpeting). Just go on about your business and once he's done, engage him in an activity he likes. I wish I had more advice for you but I think it's part of growing up. Until he can verbalize why he's mad he will continue displaying his displeasure in other ways. Also, he may stop once he realizes he's not getting what he wants and he's not getting a reaction out of you. Good luck! ~Julie
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 12:01PM
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Its very hard to not rush over and pick him up, but then he will push me away, but I have started to ignore him unless its a big thud. And I told my mom to put him in his crib for a timeout if he continues to do it, but I dont think she has, he does it mostly with her.
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 12:16PM
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Sometimes Mason will just kind of collaps on the floor...he doesn't really throw himself down, but he just falls really. I ignore him and go about whatever I'm doing. I remember seeing this video on AFV one time and thought it was hilarious...and so so true! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM8vKTFbMZM
~Andrea~  
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 2:42PM
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Teryn love the drop on the floor and will do the fling his head back, but has only hurt himself doing so on accident. He usally careful not to do it when he will fall or hit anything hard. However he has flung and hit his head and hit my nose and lip a couple of times. Unless he has hurt himself I let him go for a 30 seconds to a minute and normally he will stop. If he doesn't I pick him up and distract him and tell him how I understand it is frustrating not getting what you want. If you are worried about him hurting himself, I would just move him and maybe limit his areas until this phase is over and he is a bit better about throwing a fit in a safer place.
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 2:46PM
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I agree that trying to engage him in something else might work and if not move him to his crib or somewhere less dangerous. Danica doesn't exactly throw a fit but she will bend over and smack her head on the floor then look at me and cry like i made her do it. I also noticed that when she wants down she will scream bloody murder and cry for Daddy. Of course she cried for Daddy because he will give her what she wants and she already knows who to go to! Also, she refuses to hold my hand when she is walking, but she will hold Daddy's. I don't get it at all! Loralai never really had tantrums so its all new to me.
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2 years ago ::
Apr 26, 2011 - 9:17PM
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same here i've got tantrums too! i keep reminding myself that its because he can't talk and it will get better.... but man! it's frustrating! He'll get mad and kind of collapse on the floor too. I've started telling him "let me know when you're done and we'll talk about it." If he really upset and wants me to hold him I'll say "I'm sorry you're upset but we have to wait for it to stop raining before we can go outside" ( or whatever ) it's about half and half, sometimes I just let him be and sometimes he wants me to hold him, i just follow his cues and get him what he needs to feel better. It's really frustrating though at times especially cause he's doing it more and more often!! Hoping this stage passes quickly!
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