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It must be every mother’s worst nightmare… Your baby complains that it hurts and you can’t do anything about it. Tummy aches are just one of many examples of such occurrences. It starts, out of the blue, and you can never really be sure where she’s going to go. When does she take her child seriously and when does she dismiss it as whining or tired? Although children can sometimes be manipulative in their statements, it is important to always take what they say seriously. Do everything you can to make your child feel comfortable and reassure him that everything will be okay. If you feel that your child is playing with you, so to speak, you should put an end to it as soon as possible.
Once your child complains of pain, whether it’s a headache, stomach ache, or any other type of pain they may be experiencing, you should always start by taking it seriously and asking questions. Questions that require the child to explain how she feels are best. She never uses leading statements or questions that can be answered with yes or no, as they don’t give her much information and younger children tend to respond randomly one way or another. The more information you have about what your child is feeling, the better equipped you will be to help your little one. If the situation warrants, monitor your child’s temperature and treat accordingly if he has a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher).
Once you know something is legitimately bothering your child, and more importantly, you have a pretty good idea of what it might be, you need to show your child that you understand and care about how they feel. It is also very important that you comfort your child and reassure him that everything is going to be okay. An easy way to do this is to explain to them what is happening. Remember, they are young and sometimes they can’t figure out what is really going on in their bodies and they don’t know what to expect or how to handle it. It will be very reassuring for them to get this information in a language they understand. You can try telling them a short story about what is bothering them, including what to expect and what will happen next.
Finally, if your child complains but there doesn’t seem to be any legitimate reason for it, it’s possible that you’re just cheating on them. Children are manipulative by nature and will do whatever they can to get the attention they want. It’s quite possible that your little one’s whimpering and whimpering is simply to get your attention and that the pain is just a way of getting that attention. If you think this may be the case, you can play along with your child until you can confirm that your child is indeed cheating on you. Once you are sure, it will be very important to stop this behavior as it can become a habit that will make your child cry for her attention on a regular basis.
When kids get sick, it’s no fun for anyone. It can seem like the whole family gets sick along with them. It is important to find out what the real source of your child’s complaint is. Once you know what’s going on, put your little one at ease and show him that he cares about what he’s worried about. Telling them what to expect will help them assimilate what is going on with their bodies. If you realize your child is cheating on you, you should acknowledge his bluff and do what he can to prevent repeat behavior. Children get sick and it is part of life and growing up. There’s nothing like a mother’s touch to make everything better. They will return to their normal state sooner than you think.