Question for mothers with a troubled child?

Question

I had to rephrase this question because it was totally misunderstood. I have a daughter that has been very unhappy since birth. She has a very moody personality and I can't ever seem to do enough to please her. Right now she is 28 months old and has had this pattern since I had her. She doesn't act out or misbehave, but is generally showing more signs as she grows that she isn't a happy person. To parents who have unhappy kids, please give me some advice or idea of how I can work with her to turn it around before her personality develops further and it worsens?

I had an aunt that had self esteem issues and similar behavior to my daughter and had a terrible life. I just don't want to see her go down that road and want to know how I can work with her. My grandmother told me that my aunt was that way since she was about 2 or 3 years old and nothing they did as parents seemed to matter. It scares me now and I am worried about my daughter... I really want her to be happy.

Answer 1

yeh i agree talk 2 her a lot 2 boost her self esteem

Answer 2

I would try to moniter her closely. Talk to her alot and try to boost her self esteem and really know what makes her smile a bit. I would also get her into somthing that she can sucseed at like a dance class or a sport or just around other kids. My sister used to be a happy child until she was 7 or so but there were issues that were unknown until she was older. I would also see about getting professional help when she is older

Answer 3

socialise her. Get her out with other kids her age to play and have fun. She will also mirror you so you need to smile a lot and be happy around her. She are her teacher in life

Answer 4

It could be something medical... Not saying it is, but if she's still like this, when she's a bit older, your pediatrician will have her tested for things.

Answer 5

Have you tried joining a mothers group or a play group. I had a son like that and when i put him in play group and he started mixing with other kids he started to change, it also gives you a chance to meet other mothers and you can form a friendship with them which is also good for you.