18 month old will scream over nothing?

[mleanne13]

my son just started this about a week ago. we are being moved due to the army. and on top of this my husband just got back from a tour for 15 months. the only weird thing is when we both are in the room my son will scream to the point your ear drums hurt. but when me or my husband leaves he is fine and doesnt scream. i do try to spend time with him alone but he needs to learn that mom and dad can be together. his doctor said to just let him cry it is something he has to go through and learn that he is not in control. but at the cost of us losing our hearing.
oh my son loves to meet new people at church he will fult with all the women and beat up all the little boys. it is just weird he is fine with dad as long as mom is not around. i think he is like a dog and is marking his clam. when we sit on the couch or bed he will sit inbetween us and look at his dad like this is my mommy. all mine.

 

[Karrie]

He most likely is screaming because he's scared. I know its weird, but he doesn't really know who this man is with his mommy. I agree, let him cry it out, but with some guidelines:
1) talk in calming tones, even though your nerves are frazzled.
2) take some deep breaths.
3) Explain (yes, even children this young can understand) who this is, why this is, etc.
4) if all else fails, wear earplugs!

Also, I do not know your situation, but has your son been around allot of different people? Sometimes introducing your child to many different people while young can help them learn to except others.