When does the whinging stop..?

[Olive]

DD is 5 and the whinging has just about out me over the edge that and the constant crying, she's so emotional and I'm struggling to deal with her, will this stage end soon...?

[AnyDream]

Hang in there...it took my DD a couple more years to get past the whinging completely! But it was definitely better at some times, it could be your DD is doing some kind of developmental leap and so everything is just that bit harder for her manage. Also, it's a ratty time of year for kids, generally, so much hype and rahrah over Christmas, end of year activities etc. Give her a bit of breathing space, and take some time out for yourself too. Then it will all be more manageable

[Olive]

Mwah.. Thanks darl xxx

[Amity]

I agree with Marydean. Once they're at school it seems to slow down a lot.

Best of luck over the holidays!

[Mak]

Olive my 5yo has been driving us mad! She seems to have regressed and is competing with her 3yo sister. For her we have had a few at home pj days as she is exhausted and a bit over hyped about finishing kinder and starting school. I have been trying to spend a bit more focussed one on one type stuff with each girl. Tricky but really trying to carve out some differences as individuals for them. Dh has had to help and we have split the girls up a bit more than usual for Mum/Dad time.
My other ploy has been to get some time out! I have been trying to walk in the am so I feel less like the walls are closing in. I have also been lucky enough to catch up with friends who have kids the same age which has reassured me it is normal. Good luck!

[Astrid]

DD1 is 6 1/2 and a master whinger still. Driving me batty, especially since Miss 3 has started as well

[Purple Penguin]

We're in the same boat at the moment to with DD1, she's 6 and the constant whinging is beginning to drive me insane...lol

[Gigi]

I agree with Marydean. Once they're at school it seems to slow down a lot.

Best of luck over the holidays!

hmmm, five weeks of it heh? bilby has been whinging too, especially about other people's houses, back yards etc. As in, "i don't want to go back to our house". I want to stay at [insert where playdate was]. And the horrible thing is, i can't say it obviously, but i agree with her, she is right. Those people live in safe areas, with great backyards full of fun stuff for kids to do, lots of space inside and out, they ARE nice places to be. And they have xmas trees, and more importantly, room to put a xmas tree. She asks for a xmas tree everyday. (the three gum tree branches in a bucket, i have fashioned into our pretend xmas tree, do not cut it, with her). i really tried to make it look as nice as i could. Argh.

[Astrid]

hmmm, five weeks of it heh? bilby has been whinging too, especially about other people's houses, back yards etc. As in, "i don't want to go back to our house". I want to stay at [insert where playdate was]. And the horrible thing is, i can't say it obviously, but i agree with her, she is right. Those people live in safe areas, with great backyards full of fun stuff for kids to do, lots of space inside and out, they ARE nice places to be. And they have xmas trees, and more importantly, room to put a xmas tree. She asks for a xmas tree everyday. (the three gum tree branches in a bucket, i have fashioned into our pretend xmas tree, do not cut it, with her). i really tried to make it look as nice as i could. Argh.

DD1 is a classic for never wanting to go home. She has a real grass is greener attitude, even when it is obvious there is no grass. You could live in a mansion and the chances are you DD may still whinge about going home.

[nothing2lose]

hmmm, five weeks of it heh? bilby has been whinging too, especially about other people's houses, back yards etc. As in, "i don't want to go back to our house". I want to stay at [insert where playdate was].
She asks for a xmas tree everyday. (the three gum tree branches in a bucket, i have fashioned into our pretend xmas tree, do not cut it, with her). i really tried to make it look as nice as i could. Argh.

Gigi, I think wanting to stay at the friend's house is pretty normal. It doesn't matter where they live, what toys that have, whatever...it is all new and exciting and different for them. So, by definition, better than what they have iykwim.
Re: the Christmas tree. You can get some small artificial ones for about $15-20 at kmart.

[~Kim~]

Just letting you know you aren't alone.

[Astrolady]

Lachlan is 7 and still whinges/cries over everything. Drives me batty.

[onthefly]

oh god, really, that long?

[BeautifulMadness]

DD is 5 and the whinging has just about out me over the edge that and the constant crying, she's so emotional and I'm struggling to deal with her, will this stage end soon...?

must be a 5 yr old thing coz my DS is the same...crys at the drop of a hat and just whinges

im glad to hear it gets better tho lol

[Caz1971]

OH MY GOODNESS. I am so over it. My DS is 3 and a half. he constantly whines "I wanna go outside" over and over again. He would live outside if he could! I hope it dies down. I guess he gets bored, thank god he goes to daycare 3 times a week. Kindy in 2012.