Sophie seemed to have successfully fought off the viral infection, but perhaps it has triggered off a little too much of her "war" spirit. My sweet and easygoing girl has suddenly turned into a "heavy metal rock star". She would scream for whatever the reason she deems fit. And she would give us the scowl look to go with it. Her tear ducts are also very well developed and probably trained to respond immediately upon hearing my "NO".
No longer were we able to control her in public... She was completely honest in showing her emotions and perfectly comfortable with drawing attention to herself. For some reason, she is also suddenly suffering from selective separation anxiety. She would cling on to me whenever she feels trapped in her current situation. For instance, she would wail for me when Papa was trying to feed her in a highchair. BUT if I had carried her then, she would struggle and cry for me to "separate with her" aka put her down. And should I comply to that, she would make her great escape and poor Papa and Mama would have to run after her.
I am definitely not ready to face her "Terrific Two" so prematurely and so suddenly. Even though Sophie did stop her tantrum when I ignored her, there were just too many other reasons for her to throw a fit. By the end of the day, both Papa and Mama surrendered and put her to bed quickly...
As for terrible 2, xiaoci also went thru it thou she is so kwai now. Maybe we were very strict and firm with her thats why how she is now. Cos i remembered how some kids behaved in sch and i tell myself my gals cannot be e same. I watched super nanny and tried her 'putting the child at the corner' tactic. I find it good and useful. Yun er also showing terrible 2 way b4 she is 2! Now using that tactic to discipline her.
ReplyDeleteBut I m afraid dat she will run away n nt stay in the corner leh... knowing her, i m sure she will run and hide somewhere... :(
ReplyDeleteIt's a good discipline method. Now, I only need to "ask" if they want to stand in the corner. My kids will almost immediately behave themselves. My boy can even reply 'No'. :p
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