The article discusses a parent's concerns regarding their 14-month-old son's sudden increase in crying and meltdowns, which often seems overwhelming. It suggests investigating possible life changes that might be affecting the child's behavior, such as alterations in routine or childcare. The advice emphasizes understanding that this phase is part of toddlers testing their boundaries, and parents should find ways to recognize signs of oncoming meltdowns to manage them effectively. Ultimately, both parents and children face challenges during this developmental stage, but awareness can help.
I feel your pain! The first thing that comes to mind is: have there been any big life changes recently? Or even small changes, that could register as a big shift for a little one?
Whatever else is going on, it might just be that your son is in a testing boundaries phase and he's just trying to figure out what he can get away with.
This is a really hard time for parents and kids (but especially parents). One of the things we do when our kid gets into Meltdown Mary Mode is treat her like a bomb we have to diffuse before she goes off.
Any disruptions in usual patterns and routines can have an outsized impact on child behavior-and there tend to be a LOT of changes around 14 months, many of which are unavoidable.
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