Causes of a child acting like a baby and countermeasures

Causes of your kid acting like a baby again and 3 remediesAfter the birth of my younger child, my first one sometimes tends to act like a little baby. Some moms may be in trouble when their older child does this when they are busy taking care of their new baby. But there is a reason for a child to start acting  like a baby. In this article, we will introduce the causes of this phenomenon and how to deal with it. It is important to first understand why your child behaves like a baby.Behaviors Symptoms varies from child to child, but the typical ones are:Acting spoiled Wording becomes youngCrying at nightBe selfishPeeing increasesBecome meanYour kids may say that they can't change clothes that they used to be able to do by themselves. Other symptoms include crying at night and re-starting peeing, which you thought had subsided in early childhood.CausesIt is often triggered by the pregnancy or childbirth of the younger child. Until now, the eyes of moms and dads were focused only on the only child in the house, but due to the pregnancy and childbirth of the younger child, the eyes of adults turns more to the little brother and sister.  When your kids grow up and their ego grows, they also want to monopolize the love of the parents, which makes them jealous or lonely of their new born sibling. The behaviors are not limited to children who have siblings. It may also be triggered by changes in the environment surrounding the child, such as moving or entering a kindergarten. Changes in the environment lead to mental stress and anxiety, leading your child to act like a baby again.A good way is to give your child a sense of securityIf you your kids starts acting like a baby, be close to your child's heart. Here are three ways to say "I care about you".Listen to the child's story without getting angryIf your kids keep being selfish, you may get angry. However, getting angry can be counterproductive, and the symptoms of acting like a baby can get even worse. First of all, it is important to suppress the frustration and listen to the child's story. This is an effective method not only for children who are able to speak, but also for children who are still unable to express themselves well. Let's look at each other and listen to the child's story, "What happened?" You may speak in plain language, saying, "I had something I didn't like" or "I was lonely."Make time to spend with two peopleMy older child has monopolized mom's affection by himself, but when a younger brother or sister is born, that stops. The loneliness often causes the child to start acting like a baby, so give your older child time to be dotted by his mom. If possible, have your younger child seen by your partner or grandparents and spend time with your older child in the park or in another room. If it seems difficult, make time for the younger child to spend time with the older child while taking a nap.Say "I love you" and "Thank you" in wordsSay "I love you" and "Thank you" as many times as you can every day. Children are doing their best to respond to changes in the environment. In such a case, the best medicine is to hug you while saying, "Thank you for your hard work. I love you." It is important for parents to acknowledge their child's anxiety and hard work, and to express their gratitude and love for their child in words.Let's get close to the anxiety of the older childThe main cause of your child to act like a baby is stress due to changes in the environment. If you scold or leave it alone at such times, it will have the opposite effect rather than subside. Give your child a sense of security by staying close to their anxiety and expressing their affection.