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Aug
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2008
Toddler behavior problems? Adults only please…? Posted on 00:00, August 13th, 2008 by adminMy child is 15 months old and acts really happy sometimes but other times is miserable. I know she has a tooth coming in so maybe that’s it. But we just got back from a playgroup and it ALWAYS seems like she cries so much more than all of the other kids. I wonder if we’re doing something wrong or if that’s just her personality. My hubby and I are both pretty laid back, happy people. Anyway, I just worry sometimes that my child is unhappy or will be cranky when she gets older. We are both happy with her, singing songs, laughing, etc. I just want her to be happy and confident as she grows up. Am I overreacting, is this just normal “toddler stuff”?
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Could she be overtired? Most toddlers and young children get cranky and cry when they are wearing out.
My daughters, aged 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 are both generally happy and sunny, but they certainly have their times of sadness, crankiness, and temper. Usually that seems to be from tiredness and occasionally hunger or frustration at not being able to do something they want to.
I understand the worry; I worry about my children's futures too, but I really think your baby sounds pretty normal.
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That is just normal child stuff. At her age, the only way she can express herself for the most part is crying. They are also trying to understand emotions (a process that goes on for a long time). So toddlers get emotional and I guess some might say Bi-polar! All is normal, normal, normal Just wait until she turns 3 and starts realizing she can say "NO" and mean it!
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Make sure to have her on a schedule. a scheduled baby is a happy baby. The teeth could definitely be playing on it, but girls tend to be a bit more moody anyway.
I'm sure she is a happy well adjusted baby. Be patient, it gets better!
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Babies and toddlers, even kindergarteners, will sometimes cry just to relieve the stress of having been separated from parents and home, EVEN when they've had a good time.
Also, girls tend to be MUCH more demonstrative with emotions at that age than boys. Likely she will grow out of it.
You're good parents for caring!
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Could be the tooth, could be over-stimulation from the play group, could be she's just tired, could be she just wants to cry. I'd put in a vote for normal. Keep doing what you're doing and she'll turn out fine
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It's normal. Part of it probably is the teething. Tylenol will help, as will a teething ring or cold wash cloth. Toddlers have limited ways to express themselves – their verbal skills are developing, but they aren't developed enough to communicate effectively, so all that's left is body language and emotional outbursts. Be patient and continue to provide positive attention / re-inforcement. This too shall pass….
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If you've ruled out fatigue, allergies and other environmental factors, you may have to accept that your kid's emotional thermostat is set differently than others.
I'm one of four kids; kid #2 was a miserable little thing. Tear-stained and howling in every picture from the hospital through her 3rd birthday party. She grew up just fine. You wouldn't know which of us was the sourpuss if you didn't ask.
It's also possible that your kid is feeling your anxiety – it feels like a law that my 2.5 y.o. is only cranky when I'm worked up about whether he's going to play nice or not!
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As mothers I think we worry about any and everything. Your daughter isn't going to grow up to be a moody depressed adult. She's probably just overtired.
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