How to deal with a cranky child?
This is a common question among modern mothers. A cranky child is the one that is the most difficult and tricky human beings yet the most adorable. I have been living with a cranky child for almost five years. My middle one is a cranky child. He has driven me nuts, made me cry most yet he is the most empathetic and sensitive kid.
As a parent, it is very difficult to deal sensibly with a cranky child. Understanding cranky child behaviour is a trick in itself as well.
In this blog, I have researched all about cranky child behaviour and how to deal with a cranky child?
Hope you will get some wise advice as well.
Who is a Cranky Child
In simple words, a cranky child is :
A CHILD WITH A BAD MOOD
WHO IS ANGRY
A cranky child shows a mixture of several emotions and behaviours such as:
- Aggressiveness
- Stubbornness
- Being hyperactive
- Loud
Such children act impossible at public places, at bedtime and meal time.
A cranky child gets annoyed very easily. For example in the case of my middle child, I really don’t understand MOST OF THE TIMES what makes him upset?
I mean we go on an outing, in a restaurant, and everything seems cool but suddenly he loses his cool. Everybody’s mood gets spoiled.
I have literally felt depressed innumerable times just because this kid drove me CRAZY!
I don’t even remember how many parties, get-togethers and dinner dates have all gone into vain just because he was in a bad mood.
And it becomes worse when people start schooling you for no reason. They make you feel you are not doing enough. It feels worse when you are already on the verge of an emotional breakdown.
Why is my Child so Cranky
Although I feel a lot of times that there is no reason behind a child’s cranky behaviour. However when addressing the question:
How to deal with a cranky child?
It is mandatory to know the possible reasons behind why your child is so cranky.
Let’s have a look at some of the reasons behind your child’s cranky behaviour:
Hunger:
Yes, that’s true!
Different kids have different reactions to certain stimuli. Hunger is one of those. When my elder one is hungry he just silently whispers mama I am hungry. However, my middle one creates a huge fuss. He never says directly that he is hungry. He is just in a bad mood.
Tired or Sleep Deprived:
Again when your kid is tired or has not taken good sleep he or she will definitely throw tantrums.Of Course, when it is with kids it is not all well.
Parents are also human beings. When dealing with cranky children these two can be among the reasons behind their cranky behavior.
They don’t get what they want:
This is probably the most common reason behind the modern kids.
So if you want to know how to deal with a cranky child?
The simplest answer is give them what they want…
In most of the cases, you don’t even know what they want. In the latter few cases, you cannot give them what they want. So you are stuck both ways as a parent.
However, if candy or anything that is not harmful is all they want then you can give them some time for the peace of your mind.
How to Deal with Cranky Child
I can’t believe that finally, I am capable enough of giving advice to people on how to deal with a cranky child.
Thanks to my cranky child I can or try to guide people on peacefully dealing with cranky child behaviour.
Never Lose Your Calm:
This too shall pass
Remember that children will always remember how you dealt with them. They will forget what they did but they will remember how you reacted to their behavior. Never lose your calm. Be patient. Try to deal with them with love and care. I have observed that cranky children are also more sensitive and empathetic as they grow up.
Divert their Attention:
This worlds often
At Least in my case. I always try to divert my son’s attention towards something that is more desirable to him. For example, going to grandma’s home, a happy meal on the weekend, a visit to a playground etc.
Ignore:
IGNORANCE IS A BLISS
I realized this after a long time of dealing with a cranky child. He sometimes cries for no reason and I simply ignore him for some time. After some time I approached him and told him that I wouldn’t listen to him unless he kept quiet. For the past few months, this strategy has been working really well.
Tell them Often You Love Them:
Yes Motivate them as much as you can
Tell them that you love them often.
I always call my middle one by names such as Winner, Hero, Super Duper Winner etc
This stabilizes his mood and in the quest to maintain his reputation, he keeps acting good.
Conclusion
I believe I have addressed all your concerns regarding the question
How to deal with a cranky child?
I would like to say that let children be themselves. Childhood is a precious time of life. Do not school them often. After all, children are children and we should not expect them to act sensibly all the time.
Being a parent is not easy right and that is why
WE LOVE YOU MOMMY!