Struggling with my sons behaviour :(

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Last post: 01/03/2023 at 3:30 pm

REBECCA B(47)
Rebecca B(47)
28/02/2023 at 9:24 pm

Hi guys,


so my son is 3, 4 in October, and I’ve got to admit his behaviour is getting out of hand and I’m really struggling to cope. He’s started to become violent towards other siblings and cousins, name calling people fat idiot, spitting; growling; you name it he does it. He doesn’t listen and just tells you to shut up. This is daily, most of the day from the minute he opens his eyes to the minute he goes to sleep. Sometimes he barely even sleeps.


it gets me down to the point I sit crying to myself almost every day, struggling to cope. I asked the HV for advice about a year ago and she put it down to terrible twos, but now he’s almost 4 and it’s getting a hell of a lot worse! I’d be extremely grateful to anyone who can give me the slightest bit of advice on how to cope!


thankyou, from a very stressed mumma 😩

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CHELLE
Chelle
01/03/2023 at 9:40 am

Hi Rebecca,


We've moved your thread into our drop-in clinic - child mental health, so you can get the advice and support you need

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LORAINE N(4)
Loraine N(4)
01/03/2023 at 3:30 pm

Hi Rebecca,


I'm Loraine, one of the Netmums' Parent Supporters.


Thank you for posting your circumstances so honestly on here - sending gentle hugs your way this afternoon.


It can be so difficult trying to manage challenging behaviour in our children, especially when it never seems to end - you sound exhausted. I know lots of our parents will be able to relate to your post and hopefully, some of them will drop by soon and share their experience with you.


In the meantime, have you thought about having a chat with your GP to discuss your concerns and the impact that all of this is having on you? It's really important during challenging times that we look after our own wellbeing - you matter too Rebecca.


Do you have a partner or any close friends or family who could support you right now - even to give you a break so that you can do something nice for yourself and recharge?


I'm wondering if your son is at nursery at the moment and whether or not they've raised any concerns about his behaviour?


The NHS have published an article for parents/carers in dealing with difficult behavioural problems which you may find helpful to read through. You can access the details at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/behaviour/dealing-with-child-behaviour-problems/


I hope some of this proves helpful, but feel free to keep chatting here and we'll support you in any way we can.


Loraine x

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