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Hello everyone!
I am new to this group, and the whole Mommy club thing, but I have found a lot of useful information here.
I am a mother of 3 girls, twin girls age 7, and a 14 month old girl.
My issue is with the toddler... she has very few, if any words yet, and tends to scream ALL THE TIME!!! Not a crying scream, (she saves that for bedtime..), just a high pitched scream to get your attention.. and you can't help but look at her, cause it's just ear shattering! Anyways, I was wondering if anyone else out there had this problem, and if anyone has any advice or help as to make her stop...
Any help would be just awesome as we are all going deaf... |
| Posted by Connie on 10/01/2008 07:55 PM
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| I understand that completely! My 14 month old started the piercing scream about a month ago. What we do when she starts to squeal is put our finger to her mouth and go "SHHH! Indoor voice" in a soft whisper. She's learned that when we do that, to lower her voice. She still squeals but its a lot softer now. |
| posted by Sarah on 10/01/2008 08:58 PM
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I've been wondering this same thing - my son just started screaming yesterday. At first, it was for attention then he started doing it playfully @ a lower volume.
Have you heard of Baby Signs? I have the book which says learning these gestures helps ease your child' s frustration & helps develop language skills. I began working with my son about a month ago & he already knows three signs to help "communicate" his needs &/or wants. Check out their website www.babysigns.com.
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| posted by Shannon on 10/01/2008 11:07 PM
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| I am so glad to see this! My 15 month old daughter has been doing it for a few months & I was afraid she was having a slow development or something. In the past week it has calmed down some, as she learns (what I guess are) new words. She doesnt make alot of sense to me, but sometimes I know I can hear words in her babble. |
| posted by Angela on 10/01/2008 11:15 PM
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Thank you everyone!
I will really try the finger to mouth thing... that sounds like such a good idea!
I have tried baby sign, and it results in her crying as soon as I make the sign... I don't think that she screams out of frustration, cause she does communicate non-verbally, and is VERY clear on what she wants. We are working on her words, and ask her to use her words when she starts screaming... even though she really doesn't have any... although last night she said titty for our cat... so I made a super huge deal outta that, in the hopes it would get her to say more words.
Once again thanks everyone... I will keep working on the baby sign, and try the " shhh" thing... wish me luck! Lol! |
| posted by Connie on 10/02/2008 10:29 AM
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| I use baby sign language for my 27 month old daughter as well; and I've found the best way to teach her (and myself) is to watch DVDs together and sign along. The ones I've found that work the best are the Baby Einstein and My Baby Can Talk first signs. Signing also helps fine motor which can trigger speech. My daughter had a severe speech delay and we've been doing this for over six months. She went from no words to now over 30 and about 15 everyday signs. Playing with play dough, drawing and using the pincher grip also help with fine motor. Giving her a more direct means of communication drastically cut down on the number and intensity of the tantrums. |
| posted by Melissa on 10/02/2008 08:40 PM
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| signing is great! my daughter knew lots of words, and still squealed, screamed, yelled, all of it. Sometimes, (when her younger brother screams) she still does even though she's 2-/12 and can talk pretty well. I just kind of ignored the screaming and kept talking to her in my normal fashion. One day I realized she wasn't as loud. I guess what I'm getting at, is the less of reaction I have, the unpleasant behaviors leave as fast as they come. |
| posted by Felicity on 10/03/2008 04:30 PM
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