"i Don't Like ...."

My dd is constantly saying she doesn't like something - her twin brother, her favorite stuffed animal, food, me, my MIL, etc. It doesn't matter who or what it is, she doesn't like it - even if it is her favorite. I hope other people here have experienced the same thing. If so, what is the best way to deal with this? It has been going on for a month now, and I figure it is just a phase yet I'm wondering when it will end since it does wear on me sometimes. I always tell my kids how much I love them and how great I think they are, and when she says she doesn't like me I tell her that I still love her. I figure this might be a way for her to get attention. And, since it has been going on for some time maybe I'm giving the attention she needs. So, would you stop telling her these things - or should I simply ignore her? I've tried ignoring these comments, but she only says it louder. What to do??

Hope you can help.

 

I would handle it the same way you are. When she says "I don't like cookies" You say, "I'm sorry, you always liked them before" and forget all about it. Act like it doesn't really phase you one way or the other if she likes whatever it is or not. When she says it about you, you can say well I love you and give her a big hug or something like that. Hopefully it will pass quickly!

 

I'm right there with you with Ainsley. It's her favorate phrase right now "Don't wike it!" Sometimes when she says I am convinced she is cursing it out. A few days ago she sat in her crib during nap time for e40 minutes just repeating it over and over.
Either I say " I am sorry to hear that" or "You liked it before" or ignore it then just go on with my plans. Usually after a few repeats she either distracts herself, or a try and distract her and she changes her focus.
I mentioned it to the pedi yesterday during our appointment. He said it was normal. Good, because I wasn't sure, other than the fact Dh and I are getting pretty tired of it. LOL.

 

I'm not going through this but I have the "No No No No No" phase going on.

I wonder if you just either ignore it completely or just say "oh, ok" and move on. I think the less interest you show in it the better (this is my rookie opinion though - I guess I just wanted to give you some kind of support ((Hugs)) )

 

I agree to just say, "oh, I'm sorry to hear that." then move on. However, when she says it about you, I wouldn't hug her or tell her you love her at that moment...that may be why she's saying it. I would just say, "I really am so sorry to hear that." or "oh, I thought you did." Then, a few minutes later, I would tell her you love her.

 

My DD is there, only her phrase is "don't want it" - for everything! Like pps, we just keep doing what we were doing and eventually she gets tired of repeating herself - hope she outgrows it quickly for you!

 

We are also going through this with Emma. I wish I had some suggestions.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I've been doing what everyone is posting. So, I guess we will just until she grows out of it.