DD #1 is acting out about DD #2. help please

Ris1127

I need some advice on how to redirect her. She's not being mean to the baby, she actually just wants to hug and kiss her, it's us where the problem is. Example: we were brushing her teeth this morning and when I'm done I always let her brush her teeth. Well when we were done I said" ok all done nice clean teeth" I took it away and she screamed and hit every door that she passed. I had to chase her into the living room and then she started to climb on the coffee table. She does this a lot now. And sometimes she'll just hit the couch and yell once, turn her back to me then whine and turn back to look at me. What can/should I do with this behavior?

nsees

It sounds like she's doing it for attention so I would probably try to ignore it for the most part and see how that works.

papagena

Ditto the attention thing.  If she's not endangering herself, I'd try to ignore.  If she is (I'm not sure if you want her on the coffee table, etc) I'd very calmly remove her from it.  Perhaps tell her you will talk/play/cuddle/she can help, etc, with her when she has calmed down.

Sorry!  Good luck!  I'm fully anticipating some acting out by DS.  I think it's very normal.  It's a huge adjustment for everyone, and toddlers aren't designed for those. 

Dobie_Mama

Ditto the PP's - it sounds like an attention thing so I would ignore it so long as she isn't in danger of hurting herself.

Ris1127

Thanks ladies