- Pregnancy
- Baby & Toddler
- Parents
- Getting Pregnant
- Baby Names
- Product Reviews
-
Registry
- Community
-
More
Want a personalized experience?
Download the free app
Houston Babies
Does your 3-4 year old still have meltdowns?
I'm curious as to what behavior is "normal" for this age. So, does your 3 - 4 year old still have meltdowns? How often?
This discussion has been closed.
Re: Does your 3-4 year old still have meltdowns?
Um, yes. And she turned 4 in June.
She'll still have one if she's tired or hungry or frustrated or if the wind blows the wrong way or the sun is in her eyes. The meltdowns and tantrums aren't as bad as they were 1 or 2 years ago though. Some days she won't have any and some days she'll have 3 or 4. I've definitely seen an improvement, but compared to our easygoing 2nd child, DD #1 is majorly intense!
I sent you a PM.
Still? Oy. He will be 4 in 5 months and the melt downs are worse than ever. the strangest thing will set him off so there is no predicting. i keep telling people i had no idea having a 3+ year old boy would be so much like having a 12 year old girl. Oh the whining! Oh the tantrums! Oh the humanity!
The only thing that makes it bearable is that I have friends with kids the same age doing the same things.
Hunger has always been a big factor for T and I am known for carrying a plethora of snacks around but then again, god forbid it's not the snack he wants at that time. Tears are bound to follow!
Yes. Very much so. Avery had a 2-hour tantrum one night this week because she left a catalog in her cubby at school. Once she got going on that and realized I wasn't breaking into the daycare to get it, she started in on wanting her Daddy. Guess what, I am not chartering a helicopter either. It was a rough, rough night. I might have done a whole lot of praying followed by a whole lot of drinking.
Seriously though, Avery has her fair share of tantrums. I never know what will set her off, but I fear CPS will show up at my house any minute now based on how she carries on.
Pics by Fleurish Imagery
You have a PM.
Similar to KKMMex, my 3 1/2 year old is relatively easygoing. She has the rare meltdown, and it is really rare these days. Don't get me wrong, she still gets mad and yells, but tantrums are not a problem for the most part. (I'm sure I just jinxed myself!) But I really think it's the universe's way of not completely sending me over the edge having to handle 2 kids having simultaneous meltdowns because...
My oldest just turned 5 in June, and he still has meltdowns occasionally, so I can relate. I'd say maybe once every month or two. He's always been a really emotional little guy, and I know that isn't typical for his age. Even when he's not "melting down," he gets mad easily, he hits, he cries, he throws things. It is difficult. But by the same token, he's also can be really emotional in the other direction. He is loving, sweet, caring. It's a rollercoaster ride, for sure!
Just yesterday, K had two mini-meltdowns, actually. One for her shoes "not being right" in the morning (I think she was hungry) and one because I gave her water instead of lemonade in her water bottle. She yelled, "Fine! Then I'm not drinking it" and proceeded to cry as if it were a matter of life or death for a few minutes (I think she was tired).
Yesterday a bunch of ppl on FB were liking this quote about "do you turn your pillow over to feel the cold side" and I thought of this post b/c Tru has had no less than FIVE major tantrums at bedtime because I touched his pillow. Mind you, there are 3 pillows on his bed so you just never know which one he intends on sleeping on that night. God forbid I fluff it, smooth it, or even move it... "You made my pillowwwwww hooooooottttttt!! Now my pillow is going to be HOT! I don't want my pillow to be hoooooottttttttt!!!"
o.m.g.
I have learned my lesson and do not touch the damn pillows before tucking him in.
Reagan had her worst one yet last night. I forgot something for a dip I was making so DH offered to run to the store. It was a little after 8pm. Reagan flipped out because she couldn't go. She was in hysterics. It went on for quite awhile.
This morning we had a mini-tantrum, which is what we usually get, because Abby closed the door to the fridge and she wanted to. Also, Dad wouldn't let her help him but on his socks and shoes this morning. It's like walking on egg shells.
Crazy Christmas Kids!