Why does my 18mnth old seem to act up more around me?

Question

I know it sounds like shes spoiled but if anything I disiplin her more than anyone. Time outs and all, but she seems 'whinier' and clingly, (hanging on my arm and literaly hanging I mean) Im a first time mom, and I dont know why she would be this way, im sure its an obvious answer

Answer 1

Just you wait - this will never stop.

All kids act differently around their parents - even grown kids.

It's just a parent thing.  They're great with the babysitter, etc, but as soon as they see you - it's whine city.  It's normal.

She'll outgrow this really whiny stage in about 6 months or so.  

Even when they get older though, they all like to mis-behave for Mom & Dad - just to see how far they'll get!

Answer 2

becuaseee she lovess juu:)

Answer 3

The terrible 2s have begun!.They say they start the 2nd yr of life, not necessarily when your child is two. My son was the same way at a year and a half. If she is whining, just ignore her during the whining & pay attention & praise her when she stops and is using her words in a normal tone. She definitely is looking for attention now & since she can't express herself fully with words & is to "grown" to cry all the time, she whines. My son (2yrs 4 months now) doesn't do it anymore except when he is extremely tired and agitated.

Answer 4

It's not so obvious but, yes, it is perfectly normal and healthy. She trusts you the most and she knows you the best and she is likely to "try" things (behaviors) out on you first and learn what the reactions are and get comfortable or uncomfortable with the situation. Kids learn first and most from those closest to them. After she has tried things out on you she will probably turn to the other people she knows well and then eventually will incorporate her knowledge into general behavior.

Answer 5

Like my hubby would say.. She is in momma mode. Sometimes babies just need there momma.. Me and my hubby went together to pick up our daughter at daycare.. she was soooo excited to see us.. she ran to me and then daddy was like.. come here baby girl.. she said NO! and wanted only me... 10 minutes later it was all about daddy. Its just the mood they are in.  

Answer 6

My daughter is the same way. She is going on 3. I don't know what to do about it either. When she was that age all I did was just not pay her any attention and she would stop. Now I got to where all she wants is me, so when her daddy comes in from work I let him take over and now she seems to be a lot better. Also I took away something that she liked very well and would tell her when she thought she could stop acting like that she would get it back.. You might try that.. Good luck

Answer 7

She just knows you will love her unconditionally, it's normal.

Answer 8

She's a gremlin

Answer 9

he/she is trying to impress you to get attention. just ignore it and he/she will soon find out that it isnt working and stop

Answer 10

she is probably acting like that to get your attention my son is 1 years old and he does the same thing and what i do is I play with him for a little while and he does alot better by going around and visiting other people in the room. All kids misbehave  around there parents because that is where they file most comfortable and that is also how they learn right from wrong.

Answer 11

All kids act up more around their parents.  They're the most comfortable with you and don't care what side of them you see.  

Answer 12

She's just being a baby.