Sounds like a horrible situation. I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I thinking sitting down and explaining that although it is tough at the moment it will get better and being rude to others is not acceptable and tell your child to walk away until they calm down. Hopefully things will improve once you have moved out.

Sorry to hear of your situation and I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel for you all. The children will be fine in a weeks time when you move. Give them some grace as a big change to their life style has happened and once you all are settled then explain to them about what has upset you and let them tell you as well. Then agree that the new home comes with happy rules and forgiveness for everyone. New friends and school will hep them settle in and life goes on.

Sounds like your daughter has a lot of emotions going on with relocating and her in your face cousin. Once you have moved out and are not seeing them constantly hopefully things will improve and you can approach her attitude delicately so she understands it’s not ok but you aren’t being too harsh as you have found it difficult too. Good luck in your new home. I hope it works out well for you both.

Aw bless, this must be very hard. I read in what you write that you have understanding for her feelings as you write that you at times struggle with the attitude of your niece too. I think understanding and compassion for the feelings of your daughter is important. It is not nothing what she and you went through with having to relocate 8 hrs away from your hometown and leaving a lot behind. Residing by family is simply not easy. I’m glad you can finally move out next week; it will be good for you and your daughter; for now hang in there !

Oh im sorry to hear youre going through that! It’s definitely such a hard age where they’re testing limits and are just naturally more curious and wanting to test boundaries. Are there any calming activities you can do with your child or are they at the maturity where they can listen to your concerns?

Sounds like it’s a good thing you’re moving out next week. Its a difficult age gap. I know my 10yo can get really frustrated with my 5yo. The point is you’re guests in THEIR home and she’s only 4 years old so really doesn’t know much better so you need to talk to your 10yo and tell her she needs to be patient and respectful for another week.

You need to explain to your daughter that rudeness is never okay, even if she feels that her cousin is being rude and annoying. Explain to her that as she is only 5 she is still learning things and needs her to be a good example of how to behave. That being said, she can also set boundaries, but in a nicer way. There is a difference between being firm and being rude.