What to do if the child has a regressive behavior

The baby pee again after several months of not wearing diapers; He spoke like a baby when he was already able to articulate several sentences, that rejecting food that he ate without problem can be symptoms in the child of what is known as regressive behavior. It means a kind of backward movement in

The baby pee again after several months of not wearing diapers; He spoke like a baby when he was already able to articulate several sentences, that rejecting food that he ate without problem can be symptoms in the child of what is known as regressive behavior.

It meansa kind of backward movement in the child regarding stages of development that he had already gone through.

Why some children show regressive behavior

To start you should know that the development of children is not absolutely linear and that there are advances, stagnation and setbacks is within the expected.

What is clear is that what allows development is the sense of security provoked by the adults surrounding the child. Regressive behavior is linked to situations in the environment, and internal fantasies that are activated from them, causing feelings of instability in him.

The childunconsciously seeks to "return" to a stage where he felt more secureand through this regressive behavior shows that something is distressing him.

In addition to the mentioned ones: the child peeing again or talking like a baby, there are also examples of regressive behavior, such as sucking one's finger, ordering a bottle instead of drinking it, asking for help in dressing or going to the bathroom or Wake up several times at night.

How to act if the child has a regressive behavior

What can be the trigger of this type of regressive behavior?The arrival of a little brother, a move, separation of the parents, the death of a relative, a change of school, the arrival of the grandparents to live with the family, etc. What we should do in the face of a regression in childhood:

- In these situations we must be patient, try to transmit love and security and not want to force the child to return to the previous behavior quickly.

- Talk to the child. They still understand that they can not express their feelings. Tell him that they know he is distressed by this situation and that we still love and support them.

- Avoid yelling at them rega and scolding them excessively and also avoid being indifferent to the situation. -

Propose games and activities together, read stories. - Do not show tense but

understanding. - And of course, consult a professional if the situation persists after several weeks.