Constant Whining/crying?

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My 7 year old (1st grader) in recent months has become progressively more whiny and cries over the most simplest of things. Example: if her brother touches a pen she was using 10 minutes ago she whines, if she can't find her backpack, she whines, if the cats are in her closet (she left the doors open) etc, and it's constant. I've tried different things to attempt to stop it, but to no avail. As far as the crying goes it's something as simple she left/lost her hairbands at school, she ripped a paper, she lost a barbie (in her room) and it's very frustrating as it's a 'non issue' type thing. If she had lost her homework at school, or broke a figurine I could see tears, but not tears over a torn blank piece of paper. HELP!
 
what may not seem like a big deal to us can be a big deal to a child, and if anyone is having a bad day then that makes it that much worse. Adults are like that so imagine a young child. Sounds like she needs some extra attention, love and hugs and support when she is whiny. talk to her and ask her why she feels upset or if she had a bad day. maybe she simply needs extra love and attention after being at school all day. they sure don't get any special love and attention at school.
good luck and shower her with love!!
 
I think it really is an age thing. My neice is doing the same thing to my sister. What works for my dd is when I say to her, "I'm sorry but I can't understand you when you whine." Then she will talk to me with a regular voice. Good luck!
 
ask her if shes a big girl?do big girls whine and cry?

otherwise motivavre her to not whine or take away priveleges.
 
Let her know that Whining doesn't get her anywhere and if she uses a proper voice you'll be glad to help her sort the situation out
 
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