Today was going pretty well. LB was being a normal toddler and JC ate and slept very well. But then nap time for LB came and it was like the end of the world.
He has a history of hitting his head (forehead, specifically) when he's mad. And he gets mad when you tell him "no" or if JC has a toy he wants or if it's naptime/bedtime, etc. So pretty much all day.
This afternoon, he was hitting his head on his door so friggin hard, I thought the wood was going to splinter. It was BAD. Now he's quiet, and I'm pretty sure all that head-banging wore him out. I just hope he doesn't injure himself throwing these fits. You're not supposed to let someone with a concussion sleep, right?
Someone, please look into your crystal ball and tell me when this phase is going to end!
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weird...wonder why?
does he have a lump from the banging?
so i talked to jolene (om) and she said that it's typical of boys and what LB is doing is releasing energy. you know when you get mad and you want to scream, kick, or hit something? that's his way of releasing that energy. you're supposed to ignore and let him have it out. if he hurts himself (which he will) he will hopefully learn from it and not want to do it again. your other alternative is to redirect the energy. don't try and stop it b/c if you try it's pointless...he's already tuned you out. let him get it out of himself. by redirecting the energy though, she got him a one step ahead trampoline (which is super safe) for him to bounce out his frustrations. so m'dear what you have is a type a boy with a short fuse/volatile streak! welcome to my world - i can so relate to him...sign him up for kbox! :)
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