Whining at 19 months

DS has gotten in the habit of whining for everything. I understand that he's still learning new words. But, does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this "phase" pass by FAST?

Edited for spelling

Message edited 10/16/2007 10:04:54 PM.

Re: Whining at 19 months

All I can say is you are not alone. My 19 mos old is doing the same

Re: Whining at 19 months

No advice on how to make it pass any faster, but we just ignore it. We'll tell her to use her words, but beyond that, we ignore, ignore, ignore. And when she actually asks for something or uses her words, we make a big deal out of it and say in a really cheery voice, "Thank you SO much for using your words, Ava! What a BIG girl!" And we clap. It seems to be working, I think She has her days, but for the most part, this at least fends off the whining. Doesn't do away with it completely.

On a side note, how have you been? Haven't seen you around in a while!

Re: Whining at 19 months

So I'm not alone!!

I went and did something so stupid. I gave him back his Nuby cup. I know it doesn't sound to bad. But all he does with it is suck and bite on the nipple. But, for peace. I let him use it! That's another thing I need to work on.

Re: Whining at 19 months

Posted by prncss

No advice on how to make it pass any faster, but we just ignore it. We'll tell her to use her words, but beyond that, we ignore, ignore, ignore. And when she actually asks for something or uses her words, we make a big deal out of it and say in a really cheery voice, "Thank you SO much for using your words, Ava! What a BIG girl!" And we clap. It seems to be working, I think She has her days, but for the most part, this at least fends off the whining. Doesn't do away with it completely.

On a side note, how have you been? Haven't seen you around in a while!