2 Year Old with Night Terrors

Hi S.,
a shot in the dark but has your daughter witnessed any physical encounter between you and your ex? or has your daughter spent any alone time with her father and something might have happened then?
you might want to bring this up with the pediatrician just in case something shows in the future, you should have this on the record with your daughter's healthcare provider. just a thought. i am sorry you're going through this
vlora

I would definitely get her in to the doctor immediately. Not to scare you or anything - but 2 of my 3 children had night terrors (the youngest still does and she is 4 now) but they never remembered their dreams.

Well, I don't know how this is still going on for you, but I wanted to just let you know, that I believe this to be normal for 2 yr olds. My own children went through it as well when they were around this age, and I asked their Dr. about it, and she said, it's quite normal for 2 yr olds to have bad dreams. It's when they are really becomig aware of things around them and can tell that bad things do happen sometimes. My children are much older now, but I do remember them growing out of it ina month or so. I would first talk to my Dr. and see what he/she thinks. Hope it turns out well for you!

The first thing you need to know is what is a bubby, apparently she is conscience of some disagreements you guys have had. But this sounds a little serious. I have been in child study for a very long time. First of all you need to re-asure her that she does not have to see daddy if she doesn't want to. Find bed time stories to read to her that has pleasant out comes about children and their families. Children loves books with lots of pictures. If the bad dreams continue you migth have to take her to see a child pschaitist so that youy can get to the bottom fo what happen to her. Because trust me,(something truly happen to that baby).

I would definitely take something like that seriously. You may want to talk to her pediatrician about a physical exam or referral to child psychologist. It may just be the strong imagination of a child, but it could very well be a sign that she has seen, heard or experienced something inappropriate at the hands of your husband or another caregiver. I wouldn't want to take any chances with something like that.

Dear S.
I too am a single mom of 3. If you live in W Palm Beach area try Youth Services (it's free) ###-###-#### or Homesafe ###-###-#### ###-###-####. God forbid they were abused or he did something bad in front of them. My 8 year old daughter is in therapy. Honestly I would not push him seeing the kids. You and they are probably better off without them. Good luch to you and your babies! A. in Palm Beach GArdens

S.,

I am concerned about this. I would start her in counseling with a good child therapist right away. I am not saying that anything bad has happened to your daughter, but you need to know. Even if she just witnessed something or has heard him say things, it can leave lasting issues. I have a 24 year old son that suffers from Post Tramatic Stress Disorder and other anxieties, just from hearing his father verbally abusive me. As a teenager, he would sometimes snap and become physically abusive. For him it was complicated because he has learning disabilities and has very limited expressive language, so he went mis-diagnosed until just a few years ago. I quit a very good job and lost everything just so I could devote my time to him and get him straightened out before something really bad happened. Once I figured out what the issues were, the solution came quickly and I had a totally different, very happy son in months.

The sooner you find out what is troubling her and help her to deal with it, the better. Not just for her, but all three of you.

M.