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[quote=Anonymous]In a child development class I took years ago they said that sometimes kids go straight to screaming instead of crying first because they learn that crying is ignored but screening gets them the attention they need. I'm not in any way saying OP if the problem here but is it possible the mother ignores the kid until she's frantic? I also think done kids are mire tightly wound than others and will just go from 0 to 60 without warning.

As far as tips...I usually acknowledge the child...say I hear you, I'm doing xyz and then I will do ABC for you. Even at that she they can understand they're being acknowledged. The screening may not stop immediately but it will help. I am also known for saying relax a lot, as in relax, I'm making your bottle. Or relax I'm changing joes diaper, then I can help you but Relax, it's ok. Sometimes putting on music helps too. I like to have music going throughout the day...could be music together, other not annoying kid music, some not obnoxious music I like, oldies, spa music whatever. But it gives the ears something else to focus on.

I would talk to the parents about figuring out a way to stay on one floor or at most two floors. See if they can make that happen. [/quote]

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