stubborn 2.5yr old. School pick up/drop off issue

[carang]

me, too! i had a terrible tantrum the other day... surprised you didn't hear me from your house! LOL!

 

[cuppatea]

A tantrum every now and again is good for the soul

 

[Biggie]

Hate to have to revive this thread -- how long does it take to "get better"?
My son have been having tantrum almost everyday after school since school started in Sept. (The last and first time he had tantrums like this was in June when he went back to school after home sick for a week) He had mostly accepted the driving thing, but he find other things to be upset with. The last two days, he cried over wanting a bottle for nap (he gets a bottle at night). I offered milk in cup, chocolate milk, etc, but NO he only wants bottle. He went on and on and scream for an hour. We didn't give him attention, left him in his room (sometimes have to drag him back to his room). after he calmed down, I explained things to him and he's completely ok as if nothing happened.
How long does it take to get better? weeks? months?
It's really stressful to deal with this every day. Also started to wonder if he doesn't like school, or somehow at school the crying ones get all the attention and he is copying? He is in nursery and the school is very laid back, mostly just playing. His teachers said he tends to play by himself at school. Is the school not stimulating enough? Again, I'm just ranting and maybe overthinking it.....

 

[Obiwan]

Hiya not sure if this is applicable to you, but I notice that when my daughter doesn't have enough sleep or is tired, she tends to 'act up' and be less obedient. Often times it coincides with after school hours when she is due her nap .....

 

[carang]

that was my thinking exactly... sounds very tired to me.

 

[Biggie]

School is only 9-12. And even no school days he nap at 1:30pm. He does get up early though, 6-7am. If it is tired, I can't make not tired so what can I do? Can't put him to nap right after school at 12:15 without lunch. And I wish he can sleep in later.....
Thanks for "listening"!
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[carang]

why not prepare something for him to eat in the car like a sandwich or some veg stick and bread? then he CAN sleep immediately when he gets home... then when he wakes up he can have a snack?

 

[Obiwan]

I will reckon he is tired. Mine wakes up at the same time too, and by noon she will be tired. In anticipation, we will have her lunch ready as soon as she is home and it will be an efficient affair and straight to bed after.

 

[Little bird]

Try prepare him mentally in advance - talk to him in advance and 'agree' with him who will pick up n who qill druve etc. My son (2.5yrs) was also used to helper sitting next to him and one time grandma wants to sit there ( easier access as we have a 7-seat van) he threw tantrum! We gave in to stop the drama, Next day in private i 'talk' to him and tell him sometimes xx sits here and xx sits there etc. He fully accepted it, and sometimes repeats it to me. Thereafter he has no problem with who sits where.

 

[nicolejoy]

I always think that sleep is more important than food. If my kids are sleepy, they won't eat well anyway. Better to let them get that rest and then have lunch at 2pm (or even 3pm ).