Why is my daughter so grumpy somtimes?

Question

My daughter is 5 and a half and seems to go from 'perfect' child to grumpy for no apparent reason at the moment. Maybe it's just a stage?? Yesterday, I could do nothing right - if I suggested we play a game, he responded 'I don't want to' or 'never' and she would find fault in everything. She was argumentative, for example, refusing to pick up some spilt beads off the floor that we had been playing with (her three year old sister was happy to do this). She eventually picked them up but only when I said I would withdraw her 'treat' the next day as a consequence if she didn't help tidy up (she is allowed a small chocolate bar or cake every day). The whole afternoon felt like a 'battle'. The fact that she was also a little tearful, I'm putting down to her being tired........... or is this normal for this age??

Answer 1

wait till shes 13 it gets worse

Answer 2

sounds like a normal human female to me, of any age!

Answer 3

Maybe she was just simply not in a good mood.  I think a lot of kids go through stages like that.  

Answer 4

geez, i would have said she was hormonal.. i do that all the time ;)

Answer 5

She's finding her independence and finding out what her limits are. It's that age that kids don't want to take a nap anymore and then they get cranky because they haven't had a nap and the parents get crabby which makes the kid crabby again, and so on. It's normal. Just annoying to deal with that phase as a parent. Good luck.

Answer 6

Its a stage, shes getting older and wants to be independent.  How is she sleeping at night? You want to make sure she gets enough, but not to much.  To much sleep will make her grumpy.  Also does she get a nap, or will she take a nap during the day? Maybe in the afternoon put on a fav. movie/tv show and all lay down together and watch it.  Maybe you can get her to take a nap.

Answer 7

My son is 5 and he had bad and good days.. i guess its just like anyone, we all get grumpy but at such a young age they can not manage their emotions as well as we can..  she will grow out of it, as im sure my son will.  It does get exhausting, but its what kids are all about right!  lol, the younger one will be at this stage in a few years an atleast you will know it was coming!   And some days i do get sooo frustrated i want to cry...     gl and stay sane!!

Answer 8

Children go through different stages, so it's normal. But take her to the doctor to check if she is unwell just in case.

You also need to praise and encourage her when she is being good, quiet, nice etc and don't give her lot's of attention when she is being horrible, moody etc ie don't shout , ague etc as she is seeking attention. If she gets the attention when she is good, she will be better behaved. Good luck!

Answer 9

it is definitely normal for that age I had a friend who's daughter who i would always watch was like this i know what you mean one moment they're being so sweet and nice and the next everything around them seems like its not right or you're doing something wrong and they get grumpy especially in the morning getting ready for school "I don't want to put my shoes on" ......."I don't like that outfit"..... "No I'm not eating my breakfast".....and so on,but trust me she will grow out of it around age 8 :)  

Answer 10

How much sleep is she getting. Kid need 10-12 hours of sleep per day. If she is not getting that much at night she needs to take a nap during the day to make up the rest. Lack of sleep can cause symptoms of ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), and cause them to be cranky.