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Screaming anytime sister makes a noise

arcook0307arcook0307 member
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DD1 screams almost any time her little sister makes a noise-whether it be a loud coo, a happy screech, and when she cries. I feel like DD2s personality isn't being allowed to come out and I really hate that.  I've tried every consequence for DD1 that seems appropriate but would love any other suggestions.  She doesn't really understand that she can't screech when her little sister wants to make a noise.  For the record, she is not attention starved.  I stay at home with them so she gets a good balance of attention.  We work together on letters, cooking, and we read.  We play tea...etc.  I don't give in to her every whim so she has a good balance.  I tell her I love her and cuddle and hug her frequently throughout the day to assure her.  Just not sure what else to do.  It's been going on for 4-5 months now.  DD1 is 25 months.  DD2 is 6 months.
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Re: Screaming anytime sister makes a noise

  • JENandJEHJENandJEH member
    Have you tried ignoring the behavior?  When she screeches, ignore her/leave the room with DS2/engage with DS2.  It will likely be annoying to listen to for awhile but maybe she'll see that her screeching isn't going to get her any attention at all and it will die out.  

    I'm sure that's annoying, I'm sorry!
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  • ashiscuteashiscute member
    Wow.  Does she seem mad at her sister?  Or scared?  Or is she just trying to get attention?  That seems like an awfully long time to be not adjusted to her sister.  My kids are similar in age difference (19.5 mos apart) and I think it took 2 or 3 days before DD accepted DS.  

    I'd have to agree with PP that if she's trying to get attention then I would remove it completely.  Engage more with DD2, walk away, just act like you don't hear it.  Then acknowledge her when her behavior is acceptable.

    I'm sorry you are dealing with this still.  If it doesn't get any better I'd think about talking to her pedi about it.  Sorry I'm not more help.
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  • arcook0307arcook0307 member
    Actually that was helpful. :)  I've tried ignoring it and it still goes on.  Not in the moment necessarily but it does continue to occur.  As soon as DD1 lets her frustrations known DD2 shuts up and won't coo or do anything cute.  It bums me out.  Perhaps I will discuss it with the pedi.
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  • moonfaeriemoonfaerie member
    Is it possible that she has a sensory processing disorder?

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  • Jam+1Jam+1 member
    My DD1 is nearly 3 and DD2 is 4 mos.  DD1 did this for a few weeks earlier this month.  When we were in the car or out I ignored her...not easy I know. When at home she's sent to her room to finish crying..same as when she's crying about not getting her way.  She seems to be over it now.
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