Parenting Big Kids (5-8) Support Group
This community is focused on the joys, challenges and concerns faced by parents of big kids (5 to 8 year olds). The major areas of child development include: physical development, perception and sensory development, communication and language development, cognitive development, emotional development and social development. Join to share your stories and get advice.
i've noticed lately my son has become very angry or upset over the littles things! He will stomp, scream, and yell! he has never acted in such a way until this past year! he was in kindergarten and the teachers said he didn't show that behavior to them! my husband works offshore 14/14! so when he is home our routine changes! i've tried to tske toys away, grounding, time out chair, nothing seems to get his attention! when i try to talk to him he says he is just tired and doesnt feel right :( i have an 11 yr old daughter who has never acted this way. advice please!!
What you're describing is quite normal and on par with this development stage. Their brains are lacking the maturity at this point to calm down and deal with their over stimulating and overwhelming emotions. The reason why kids tend to "act differently at home vs school" is because they're finally able to be themselves at home is because they've been stimulated all day long and all the emotions they couldn't deal with all day long finally finds relief.
I found an after school nap and consistent routines helped a lot.
Hope you find the balance you seek