My daughter is 3.5 years old. Not a day goes by without her saying multiple times a day that something 'hurts' her. This has been going on for a while now, and it seems like if she has even the mildest discomfort or physical annoyance, it is the end of the Earth for her. It's difficult to tell when something is truly wrong or not because everything 'REALLY HURTS!'. Being in her carseat hurts, the buckle is too tight, the straps are too tight, etc. I've checked everything and done everything I can to make her as comfortable as possible and I just have to throw my hands up. I'm guessing this may be an oversensitivity issue? I've checked with some friends who have children in this age range and they don't really have this problem. I'm personally very sensitive to some stimuli but as far as I remember, I was never the type to say everything 'hurt'. She has a very advanced vocabulary so I don't think she's mistaking other feelings for pain, really. I don't know. Any tips? Thanks!


Z - 01/23/11 and O - 05/12/13