Anyone have a child who is a terror?

[Hobbermittens]

Just thought I would update this, in case anyone is interested. I had my DD evaluated for sensory disorders. We saw a specialist (the only doctor in our area who is able to diagnose spectrum disorders, etc.) and she said that my daughter is just a "spirited child". She does have a few sensory tendencies, but nothing to put her on the spectrum. We are going to an OT to get some ideas of activites to keep her busy and happy so she won't keep destroying my house.

[zanacal]

Hobbers - have you read Raising Your Spirited Child? I can't remember who it's by but sure it'll be on Amazon.

[Hobbermittens]

Hobbers - have you read Raising Your Spirited Child? I can't remember who it's by but sure it'll be on Amazon.

I just got it--thanks! I hope it helps!

[Orchid]

It is a great book. Hope it helps.

[auroara78]

I'd still blame the sign, lol. Aries can be wild

I blame my baby boy 2 being born as a Taurus for all his wild man antics! lol.

I'm glad you got her taken to the doctor. It's always good to get a child checked out so you can rule out issues. "Spirited" is good, maybe not now, but she'll take charge, I'm sure, once she's older

[Hobbermittens]

I'd still blame the sign, lol. Aries can be wild

Yeah, I think that definitely has something to do with her personality! It was funny, at the appointment, my mellow virgo son sat there playing with toys in the office, and the doctor commented on how different my kids were. I definitely thought at that moment that there was a big difference in their signs, and personalities!

[atomic sagebrush]

Oh crazy, my terror is Aries too! (did I already post that?)

[Ribbons]

I am an Aries, and there is a good possibility this next one will be too, yikes! Aries girls are such a handful

[Hobbermittens]

Aries girls are such a handful

Tell me about it! I have TWO!

[atomic sagebrush]

I am concerned that my neice has something that I am not sure of. One thing that really has me concerned about her being around my kids is her extreme violent tantrums. They last from 30min to 6hrs. What would cause that?

BOTH my sisters did this and they are the most normal and well-adjusted adults you ever saw. They are both schoolteachers and very soft spoken and quiet. My one sister would bite me so hard it drew blood and this went on for months. Sometimes I cannot even believe they are the same people.

Once I was babysitting my other sister and it was the night before Easter - she screamed for I don't even KNOW how long but I think 6 hours is a good guess - because she was scared the Easter Bunny was going to get her. Eventually I got so fed up I told her there was no Easter Bunny (I got in BIG trouble for that!!) BTW she is Aries too.