I am eleven weeks pregnant and my six year old is really acting out?

Question

He is normally a well behaved kid, but lately the little things are magnified into big things, he is way over reacting...to the point of ridiculous...he is also very focused on all the no's and doesn't pay attention to the times we say yes to things...He has always been very independent and lately he is very demanding..any advice?

Answer 1

maybe he's lashing out or probably going through a phase, some kids do go through weird phases, just try to be consistent with him, let him know that you are teaching him right from wrong, and yes there are times when you;ll need to say no to him but as well as say yes when is needed, so just try to be consistent in teaching him, and don't take it on too much, remember you are pregnant ,and i know that when a woman gets pregnant, sometimes little things can annoy us, especially in the first trimester, when our hormones are out of whack and we're constantly feeling sick, so just try to relax and be patient with your son, i wish you all the best.Congrats on your baby.

Answer 2

He's probably just worried that with the new baby you'll never have time for him and that you wont love him as much.  I think you need to tell him how much you love him and you should spend time with him

Answer 3

Every parent likes to say kids dont pay attention to the yes's, but are you sure youre actually saying yes as much as you feel you are? Its nearly impossible to maintain the same amount of attention that you gave him before hand, its inevitable that you will not be able to. Pregnancy really shakes things up.

The way you phrased the question leaves me with the impression that you want us to tell you hes being too demanding. Hes obviously upset about something, and the father should take time to keep him busy. Its that simple. He needs attention, and if youre upset with him thats not the kind of attention he wants.

Answer 4

Yes, it is normal. He is feeling insecure because of your 2nd child. He doesn't know how to express it out but his actions does. You need to assure him constantly that he will still be loved by you and his dad, and all the other relatives. Give him time to adjust. You must try to understand that all along, he's been getting 100% attention, so now with the baby on the way, he has to "share" you and your hubby's attention. He's trying to cope with it.