I am due in the next couple of weeks w/baby number 2. DS is 3 - up until about a month ago he was a well behaved 3 year old. Not an angel - but generally well behaved. A month ago he was sick, double ear infection/flu etc. At the same time, his behaviour has gone into the tank. He is constantly grumpy, defiant, not listening, crying, yelling and just generally h e l l on wheels these days. We are trying to keep his routine steady (daycare even though I'm off work), consistent w/behaviour expectations etc. He does this w/dh, me and daycare. Although at daycare, he is slightly better. There are some signs of regression.
So....is it related to his age, the new baby or both. I lean toward probably both - need advice on what (if anything) we can do to try and get through this. He could live in time out right now. We generally use a system of 1-2-3 Magic with him regarding behaviour. He doesn't nap here (does at daycare) but we send him to his room for quiet time at home.
Thoughts.....?
Thanks,
Nancy