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lurkings · 11-02-2005, 03:56 PM

Hi,
I work at a impatient rehab with reocvering mothers and their kids. One of our clients is having a lot of trouble with her 2 year old son. Since she has been there he does nothing but scream and cry sometimes real tears and sometimes fake... The hardest thing though is when he is hitting himself or throwing himself into things. The mother is stressed with this and I would like to know if anyone has any tips for her so I can take them and she can try some new things.

Thanks
Lurkings

journeygal · 11-03-2005, 08:15 AM

Hi Lurkings,

The child may just be acting out as a normal two year-old does, or he may need some professional help. If it seems much more than the normal terrible twos, I would suggest seeking pediatric counseling or a medical assessment for the child.

Take care,
JG

Gabe · 11-03-2005, 12:09 PM

I agree with JG. Terrible twos, plus some seperation anxiety from Mom being in the inpatient program.
A pediatric psych consult will probably help with some behavior mod ideas.

11-02-2005, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
lurkings I am sure I didn't do it! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere, Florida Posts: 218	Angry kids Hi, I work at a impatient rehab with reocvering mothers and their kids. One of our clients is having a lot of trouble with her 2 year old son. Since she has been there he does nothing but scream and cry sometimes real tears and sometimes fake... The hardest thing though is when he is hitting himself or throwing himself into things. The mother is stressed with this and I would like to know if anyone has any tips for her so I can take them and she can try some new things. Thanks Lurkings

11-03-2005, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
journeygal believer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: walking in faith Posts: 1,030	Hi Lurkings, The child may just be acting out as a normal two year-old does, or he may need some professional help. If it seems much more than the normal terrible twos, I would suggest seeking pediatric counseling or a medical assessment for the child. Take care, JG __________________ Whether they find recovery or not, we survive...and then we thrive. ~Gabe

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Gabe Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,959	I agree with JG. Terrible twos, plus some seperation anxiety from Mom being in the inpatient program. A pediatric psych consult will probably help with some behavior mod ideas.

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