I have a 5 yr old who has recieved a little brother and sister within the last two years. Son born in Dec. 2004 and daughter in Dec. 2005. I am going back to school full time and my husband works. My mom watches the kids and my daughter is constantly lashing out all agression on her siblings. She takes their toys, she hits her brother all the time and now is starting to lash out at the baby when she accidently kicks her. I know she is probably jealous cause they get more attention and I am not here as much but I can not seem to get her to calm down. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I have tried time out, taking things away from her and even spankings but nothing works.
When in December? My birthday is the 30th. Anyway maybe try to keep her separated from the other 2 when she gets in her moods.
I have an almost 5 year old and a 15 month old. We have the same problem sometimes with toys and aggression. I let my almost 5 yr old help with feeding, bathing and helping me with changing her little sister now. We have a chart and every time she helps she gets a star sticker and if we have a perfect week I take just her to go and do something fun. It seems to work great with us.
I have 3 kids 11,4 & 2 and my oldest was the same way when the others were born. I set aside a little time every week just for her and I to do something special like go get ice cream, go for a walk, see a movie or just paint our nails. This always seemed to help her know that she was still important.
Good Luck, S.
I'm afraid that if you don't do something soon... your 5 yr. old will seriosly hurt the babies. I would look into child psychologists b/c there is something wrong and they may be able to help your 5 yr. old with his issues before something terrible happens. You will be in my prayers and I'll start a prayer chain as well. God bless you and yours.
