tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403734402959827303.post252367719085077031..comments2011-10-26T20:10:37.356-07:00Comments on Im Screaming Inside: SmotheredMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860703286756323104noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403734402959827303.post-73076267494158663952010-12-07T09:31:27.293-08:002010-12-07T09:31:27.293-08:00It's very normal.
Separation Anxiety - Make ...It's very normal. <br /><br />Separation Anxiety - Make your goodbyes short and sweet. Don't sneak out and don't stop if he starts to cry. Just go do your thing. When you come back every time he will start to get it. When you come back, make a show about missing him, give him some time and all will improve eventually. <br /><br />Playing on his own - Good luck. At this point the interaction with you helps him. Give him things to do. I let my 3 year old play in the sink while I was sweeping, or mop the floor after I had already done it. <br /><br />I assume he is on his way to speech therapy? If not, make it happen. Also, remain calm but refuse to give him what he wants until he verbalizes it. "Do you want juice? Say Juice" Children (especially second born, tend to not speak because their needs and wants are indirectly given to them without them needing to verbalize it. Make a show of it when he does. <br /><br />Get yourself a latte and Jaidyn a sippy cup and watch some alphabet vids with him. Don't stress yourself, it is normal to feel smothered. <br /><br />Brandon loves to empty the dishwasher. He likes to help try and carry groceries into the house. He carries 3 pieces of clothes to the washer and I carry the rest of the load. Ask him to put the forks on the table. These are things he may not do very well, but they make him feel like he is helping and encourage helpfullness. <br /><br />I hope this helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3403734402959827303.post-27372603306201033632010-12-07T06:29:09.325-08:002010-12-07T06:29:09.325-08:00The separation anxiety is normal at his age as for...The separation anxiety is normal at his age as for the speech, I maintain my suggestion that if you are concerned to cal Early Intervention. Try to start some baby sign. When he realizes that it is getting him results easier and in a less frustrating way he will start using it, and drop them when he gains his speech. I totally feel you on the smothered feeling. Children at that age like to help and mimic what Mommy does. It is how they learn. I would suggest maybe putting a small dish pan of water on the table with some plastic(and I stress the word plastic) dishes in it when you are doing dishes. Let him wash them. Not only will it give him the feeling of independence it will also teach him that he can help while giving you time to breathe. Yes, you might want to drop clothe your floor with some towels. LOL and the first couple times it might not work but maintain the consistency of giving him the opportunity to help without being right beside you. Love ya and hang in there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956218591563648525noreply@blogger.com