How do I get my 13 month old to stop SCREAMING?

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KeithM

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Our 13 month old is causing me ear aches and headaches everyday. I am trying to save myself from them. He will scream this very high pitched screech all day. He does it for no reason at all. He does it when he is mad too. I don't mind him running around all happy and screaming then because it's not as bad, but when he just belts it out for no reason or because he is upset it takes a toll on my head. He doesn't talk or say any words yet except the usual dada and mama. I've tried being calm and asking him nicely to stop. I've tried screaming back, and I've tried ignoring it and walking away, but none of it works. We don't believe in spanking, and that wouldn't be a good way to stop it anyway since he probably doesn't understand. How can I make him understand that he needs to stop screaming without just giving him something to quiet him? We don't spoil him or give him anything he wants, and we don't plan on starting. Please save my head!
 
I have a 15 month old and my strategy is to just ignore her. They are doing it for the attention, good or bad. When my daughter screams I just ignore her, I don't even look at her. My daughter has even tried to put me to the test at the store. I stand my ground, I let her scream and just ignore her. She only does it for like 30 secs. My plan is if she screams for longer while we are out-n-about I'll just leave my cart and walk out of the store but it's never come to that. Good luck!
 
Maybe there is something bothering your child. Keep notes for a few days about his day and behavior. You might be able to pin point what is happening or causes the out break in the first place. He is attends a day care beyond you or his mother, I would suggest asking them if he acts like that there too. Being that he really isn't saying too many words, I doubt he can fully understand you if you were to sit him down and try to explain to him whats going on and why he cant act like that. But anything it worth a try. Just keep trying new things, doing the same thing for a few days and if that doesn't work, more on to the next one. Every kid is different. Hopefully thou this is just a phase and he will grow out of it. Maybe the "terrible twos" will be a breeze, because your getting it out of the way now. Just hang in there and all will work out. Best of luck to you.
 
My nephew went through a similar stage, and his parents figured that he was frustrated because he couldn't communicate- so they taught him a few signs so he could say what he needed without screaming. It seemed to help a bit.
 
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