2.5 yr old anxitity? Should I be worried?

Majority of the time people say ... kids will be kids . But i would recommend bringing him to the doctor to make sure he doesn't have any problems with his digestive system . On the other hand(school wise) , i would recommend seeing if you could take at least one day to volunteer at his school because it might be problems w. his peers . Then again it could be that some kids that age could just be "home sick." Well not EXACTLY "homesick" perssay but the feeling of not being "attached at the hip" with parents for even the slightest second could trigger "baby mode." what i mean by that is they feel that when they were babies parents had no choice to attend to them . It's not your fault ! i constantly see this in kids . They try to gain affections because it's like when couples try to "heat up" their relationship . It's for a reason & kids are the hardest to comprehend . When you do have tiem off of work try as much to take him out . Ask him what's his favorite things to do because kids change thier mind quick & no one would even notice . But before leaving the house simply explain to him the do's & don'ts of going out(like behavvioral wise). Also Make it clear that acting up will result in going back home . That way , EVEN if he gets mad , try your best to stick it out because a routine of you enforcing rules w.out making yourself seem to strict will make him want to be open with you . He may be young but kids that age do understand the " I said No's" & "Sure's" . It might be an impulse to get mad but your not a bad mom , in the long run he will understand but try to be open with him , calm , cool , & collected WITHOUT letting him get away with EVERYTHING . In the end mother's intuition is QUITE stronger than anyone's opinion . Hopefully this helps at least a little bit . You've been strong enough to bring him this far as 2yrs . Don't think asking for help is wrong . Whether we admit it we ALL do it at some point ;-)

I agree with "Risky Business 18"....... sure it could be the "terrible twos," but what makes me concerned isn't his initial behavior BUT WHAT IT HAS TURNED INTO. I'd say to get him checked out by his pediatrician, take him to a good child psychologist for an evaluation AND if you can't volunteer, insist on spending a day OBSERVING what goes on at school. He sounds like he's developing an anxiety disorder, which can affect appetite, cause sleep disturbance, and turn your kid's personality on its ear. I believe something is going on at school. Even in preschool there are bullies and kids who live to torment others. If your boy is the target he may be trying to swallow him emotions FOR YOU, because he knows you need to work and you don't need his problems messing things up (HIS PERCEPTION NOT MINE). Boys his age try hard to fit in and make friends..... sometimes to the point of being nervous and on edge all the while he's at school. Do you notice his behavior getting "better" the longer it's been since his last day at school? Does he get more anxious and "difficult" the night before his first day back to school.

I tell clients all the time, "TRUST YOUR INTUITION. IF YOU FEEL LIKE SOMETHING IS WRONG, IT PROBABLY IS."

This is a vital age and it will help determine what kind of kid and adult he becomes. When you notice drastic changes in personality, it's time to do some detective work. That boy is your most precious responsibility........ Be a lioness for him, and don't quit till you get to the bottom of this.

Also, sit down and TALK TO HIM...... not like a two year old...... be up front and honest with him. Tell him what you've written here and explain anything he may not understand. AND BE HONEST AND ANSWER HIS QUESTIONS, NO MATTER HOW EMBARRASSING. You'll be surprised just how much he understands.

I'm always amazed how often parents ignore the CHILD and work all around him to determine the source of a problem. He may be able to give you the answer in two minutes. If he is reticent to talk then play with him. Get out his favorite toy, say Lego's, and while you make things CHAT with him..... Do whatever you must to help relax him as he opens up.

However, if after speaking with him, you're at a loss, then follow through with the rest...... BUT START BY TALKING TO HIM, TELLING HIM HOW MUCH YOU LOVE HIM, AND HOW WORRIED YOU ARE. (Always begin by reassuring him that you ARE ON HIS SIDE, and then asking for his help in understanding what is going on.)

Good luck and let us know how you are progressing.