I am certainly not the world's greatest parent. I try hard, love my children dearly but I always question can I or should I be doing things differently as I have been tested of late.
We have two beautiful children; an 8 year old daughter and a 3 year old son. They are lively, energetic and loving but very different personalities. My daughter is quiet, considerate and thoughtful. My son is almost the complete opposite besides the fact he is very shy.
After teaching at all boys schools for 7 years I decided that if I ever had a son I wanted him to be energetic and dynamic. I certainly got that.
At the moment we are currently having issues with our son. He cries often, throws tantrums regularly and at times is downright obstinate. He is a Mummy's boy and there are days when he will not say anything civil at all to me in the morning. Afternoons on my return from work are usually better.
The weekend and past few days have been rough. Monday was a shocker. He woke up screaming and later that day when we arrived home would not enter our place sitting outside howling. Once we finally dragged him in he went straight to his room and didn't leave finally going to bed in the clothes he had on all day.
I was sure there was something wrong with him on Monday and wanted to take him to hospital to get him checked out.
I know all of this behaviour is supposed to be a normal part of being a toddler but I was worried. I think we were spoilt with our daughter when she did not exhibit these type of antics.
Yesterday was a far better day (besides the fact he refused to get out of his pyjamas all day). He was happy engaged and loving having people play with him. He does find it difficult when his parents and sister leave him early in the morning to not return until late in the afternoon at the earliest. He loves having his family with him.
I want to know if there is more I should be doing. Is what he is currently going through normal or s there something wrong with him? When will he exit this phase?
I know this is a test for my parenting skills. I want to be able to rise to the occasion and be able to support my son through what he is currently going through. Part of me is worried that the current issues will have some kind of influence on my son later in life. I know this is probably me being paranoid.
Despite all of these issues (and I know all parents go through them) I love my children dearly and am incredibly lucky to have been given the gift of them in my life.
We have two beautiful children; an 8 year old daughter and a 3 year old son. They are lively, energetic and loving but very different personalities. My daughter is quiet, considerate and thoughtful. My son is almost the complete opposite besides the fact he is very shy.
After teaching at all boys schools for 7 years I decided that if I ever had a son I wanted him to be energetic and dynamic. I certainly got that.
At the moment we are currently having issues with our son. He cries often, throws tantrums regularly and at times is downright obstinate. He is a Mummy's boy and there are days when he will not say anything civil at all to me in the morning. Afternoons on my return from work are usually better.
The weekend and past few days have been rough. Monday was a shocker. He woke up screaming and later that day when we arrived home would not enter our place sitting outside howling. Once we finally dragged him in he went straight to his room and didn't leave finally going to bed in the clothes he had on all day.
I was sure there was something wrong with him on Monday and wanted to take him to hospital to get him checked out.
I know all of this behaviour is supposed to be a normal part of being a toddler but I was worried. I think we were spoilt with our daughter when she did not exhibit these type of antics.
Yesterday was a far better day (besides the fact he refused to get out of his pyjamas all day). He was happy engaged and loving having people play with him. He does find it difficult when his parents and sister leave him early in the morning to not return until late in the afternoon at the earliest. He loves having his family with him.
I want to know if there is more I should be doing. Is what he is currently going through normal or s there something wrong with him? When will he exit this phase?
I know this is a test for my parenting skills. I want to be able to rise to the occasion and be able to support my son through what he is currently going through. Part of me is worried that the current issues will have some kind of influence on my son later in life. I know this is probably me being paranoid.
Despite all of these issues (and I know all parents go through them) I love my children dearly and am incredibly lucky to have been given the gift of them in my life.
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