The Kid Behaviors That Drive Us Crazy

You are now an expert in everything related to babies and children because you have become a parent, right? Straight up! When you see a child acting in a way that is not in line with the parenting style you have chosen, it’s time to smugly roll your eyes and wrinkle your nose at the kid behaviors that drive us crazy, which often make us (quietly!) angry about other people’s children.

The Unspoken Truths About Kids and Their Habits

You’ve seen them all: the kid who leaves a never-ending trail of snot, the one who screams out loud in public or the child whose bag is more stylish than yours. Even though we love children, certain behaviors can make even the most patient parents tense. This post explores the unspoken truths of kids and their habits, which we rarely discuss.

Snail Trail

Do you know the child with a green slug hanging out of his nose all the time? For crying out loud, wipe it! Teach the child how to blow their nose. Do not let anyone near my angel, because they are germs! Germs!

Fancy Tastes

Here’s another reason to pout: the little girl is trudging along with a handbag that is more expensive than yours. No fair! What is she up to? Crackers? Who would buy such a thing for their children? She also probably drinks her juice only from champagne glasses.

Case of the Squeals

It is a fact that most children are noisy and loud. But what about those incredible screams and squeals that you hear from toddlers all over, and that seem to be unheard by their parents? This is a great time to teach your children the concept of ‘indoor voices’.

This little lady can’t get by with just one dummy.

Dummy Lover

Does that five-year-old still suck a dummy as if their life depended upon it? They’ll have to bring it with them to school. Move along, people! There’s nothing to see.

Bullying Behavior

There are always some preschoolers who are outright bullies, and they are not reprimanded. They are the kids who push other children over on the playground or smack and bite everyone. Or steal toys from other children without sharing. Steer clear!

Rude Guest

Was that three-year-old the one who told me off at my house for refusing to let them draw on the sofa? Or tell me that I have arranged my flowers incorrectly? What happened to manners?

Talk about picky eaters – they’re the ones who insist on only eating junk food or tell you that they’ll only eat white food when you have already offered them a variety of healthy and delicious homemade treats.

These kids are also rough with things that they don’t own – often breaking toys, ornaments, and other items when you’re not looking. Annoying!

Angel in the Cafe

What makes some kids sit in restaurants and cafes with their parents and color (without screens), without a single cupcake falling to the ground? Are they robots or are they just a bunch of kids? That’s not normal, is it? If only I could get my kid to do that…

What is it about the kids of other people that you secretly dislike?

Parents: Our kids Will Make us Crazy

How can our children drive us crazy? I always wonder, “Are these people talking about my kid?” I’m always curious when teachers or co-workers praise my daughter as intelligent, capable, and responsible.

She knows how to get me on edge and push my buttons, but I am the one who is responsible. The first indication that she would keep me on edge was when my daughter was born two weeks early. It was “I Do!” from the beginning. From the beginning, it was “I do!” And that hasn’t altered.

She’s always stonewalling when I ask about her day or her opinion. All she gives me is blank stares and one-word responses: “Yes. No. IDK.” For the uninitiated: IDK is teen-speak for “I don’t know.”

On Mother’s Day, she gave me a perfect gift: a mug featuring Henry VIII’s wives. They disappear when you pour hot liquid into them. Could it be any better than history and tea? She knows me more than I do. We are complete opposites. She’s the passive-aggressiveest person I’ve met, and my parenting style doesn’t match her personality. She is Garfield to Odie’s energetic puppy, or Grumpy Cat for my eager puppy.

What are our personalities? The disaster is about to happen.

We had a major showdown when she was only 2 years old. She asked me to open a box of Kix, but I refused. The floor soon became covered in tiny cereal bits. For the next two hours, I forced her to pick each one up and place it back into the box. She stared at me for the duration of our conversation. I thought that I had “won”, but was this true?

I now realize that I was more concerned with being right than finding better ways to raise my daughter. If you don’t step up as a parent, they will struggle more in the future.

I tried an “ingenious” plan with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop to deal with her eye-rolling. The kids swapped homes every week in the hopes that they would behave better. To my surprise, other parents did not take me seriously.

My frustrations aren’t the only ones. When talking about his child, a dad at my church grinds his teeth. I suggested the same idea of swapping “Child of the Week” to him. He loved it, but his wife was not as excited.

Despite everything, I still love my daughter. It’s a good thing her younger brother does not share her personality. I don’t want to go through this again with another child.

My Child is Driving Me Crazy and Punishment Doesn’t Work

Do you worry about taking your toddler to the store, for fear that they will throw a tantrum on the floor?

You’re exasperated after a long discussion with your child about whether or not she can wear the princess dress to preschool for the fifth consecutive day.

You may find it helpful to know that you are not alone. Even though you’re a great parent, it’s not easy to navigate the first years of parenting.

They are at a stage where they are becoming more independent and discovering who they are as individuals. The children are beginning to realize that their actions have an impact, but they still lack self-control and do not think rationally. This is a difficult combination to manage as a parent, and punishing them for their bad behavior will not work.

In reality, children learn little from punishment.

The Model of Parenting

The model of parenting that we all use is not the best for your child because punishment does not teach new skills or improve future behavior.

Shaming and punishing your children will only cause them to feel insecure and ashamed. Your kids will become less trusting as they age. They may shut down, keep secrets, and even lie more. It’s not something we set out to do with our parenting.

It’s time to adopt a new parenting model that works. It’s about time to adopt a parenting style that encourages positive interactions and communication with your child.

Respectful parenting allows our children to learn and understand us better. Positive interactions, even when disciplining your children, create a climate of respect, build self-esteem, and encourage your child to take responsibility for his or her actions.

Positive Communication to Support Behavior Change Is

• Calm
• Provides objective and non-judgmental information about behavior.
• Flexible and willing to accommodate errors, different opinions, and possible.
• Specific to the situation. Does not include words such as “always” or “never”.
• Finds a positive within a challenging trait, behavior, or situation.

It can be difficult to parent toddlers and pre-schoolers. There will always be rough days. Misbehavior can be triggered by certain situations or times. Remember that punishments can be ineffective and sometimes cause more harm than good.

Stay calm. We’ll go into more detail in a later blog post. Remember that calm, positive communication is the key to encouraging long-lasting changes in your child’s behavior.

Positive communication will make you feel good about yourself and your child while strengthening your relationship. We want to achieve this goal in parenting.

You’re not the only one who is struggling to parent differently, or who needs help with positive parenting techniques. It can be difficult to change old habits, and it can seem confusing to try something new. It’s worth it.

What To Do When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy

My shoulders tightened. My head throbbed. My blood was boiling. Then for what felt like the hundredth or more time, I heard a raised voice, followed by a loud thump…and then a wail. It was my two boys again. Both of them sounded furious, and I too was furious. I had asked them to treat each other the same way they would like to be treated.

Didn’t I already tell them to play alone if they could not get along? Hadn’t I told them I had to finish my project by lunchtime? I was ready to go down the hall and enforce the law. Does that sound familiar to you?

Children can make us lose our temper, especially when they are at home all day. It can be difficult to keep our cool. You can take some actionable steps to help your kids, but some (most) of them will also help you.

What To Do?

You might find a simple fix that will make your children’s behavior less erratic. Try one of these if your children are driving you insane.

Check Your Triggers

Do your children get angry when they’re hungry, thirsty, or tired? My older son is also irritable when his blood sugar levels fall. He is called “hangry” by his little brother. If we give him a snack, we can prevent many problems.

Do your children always act badly at the same time? In our house, the time between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm has always been the worst. My kids screaming at each other is making it impossible for me to finish my work.

I’ve learned to cook dinner ahead of time and choose calm activities for my kids so that we don’t all get a mess at Daddy’s home. You can fix any pattern of behavior in your child before it drives you crazy.