My lb was 2 in September. He's always been prone to a tantrum, however the last week he's throwing a tantrum over everything! He moans all day and has a fit over the smallest thing. Is this the terrible twos? Is it a phase?? I need some advice X
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Tantrums!!!
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Kay Kay
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I'm in the same boat with my 2 year old Lauren! I tried doing the naughty step but he just thinks it's funny and a big game! Very frustrating! Im in the bribing with snacks stage when we are out and about eg trying to leave somewhere like soft play but I know that's not the answer. I don't want to reward bad behaviour obviously but when you need to get going and he's screaming and refusing to put his shoes and jacket on and running away you've got to do something. I actually physically lifted my lo out of a soft play last week, he was under my arm sans shoes and jacket! I was so flustered and sweating profusely! It's so embarrassing!
I guess other things to try would be time out or limiting treats like no tv after a big tantrum and trying to explain why its not on. And using a calm but stern voice? Not tried any of this myself mind.
I'm thinking it is just the terrible twos though and they are testing our boundaries to see how far they can go. It's not an easy stsge but hoping it'll calm down by about 4 lol
I guess other things to try would be time out or limiting treats like no tv after a big tantrum and trying to explain why its not on. And using a calm but stern voice? Not tried any of this myself mind.
I'm thinking it is just the terrible twos though and they are testing our boundaries to see how far they can go. It's not an easy stsge but hoping it'll calm down by about 4 lol
Thank goodness, sorry but it felt as if I was on my own! Everyone else's child seems so well behaved and I'm always stressed out.
He was having a tantrum earlier when I was writing this post, I've tried being calm and understanding, I've tried being hard and ignoring it, putting him on a naughty step was just a no no. God I hope it's just the terrible twos Stage 😕
He was having a tantrum earlier when I was writing this post, I've tried being calm and understanding, I've tried being hard and ignoring it, putting him on a naughty step was just a no no. God I hope it's just the terrible twos Stage 😕
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You're most definitely not on your own! I also look at other kids his age and think why are they so well behaved and mine is wild! Not only do we have tantrums but I have a runner (like a bullet!) and a climber. He will not listen to me either. It's a joy!!!
I have almost written my own thread on here about the same thing over the last few weeks, esp a few weeks ago when I found myself crying in the car after a public tantrum. I was so mortified/frustrated/angry I just cried all the way home. I think he picked up how upset I was because when we got home he was all hugs and asking 'are you ok mummy?' In his wee cute voice. And your heart just melts!
It's such an emotional rollercoaster being a mum isn't it! From tears and tantrums one minute to pure love and happiness the next! Sorry to get soppy lol
I did read somewhere that having a challenging toddler shows they are developing well and will end up better behaved 5 year olds going to school than toddlers who are perfectly behaved. Who knows if that's true! Maybe someone with a 5 year old who was an angelic 2 year old could help us with that theory!! Hehe x
I have almost written my own thread on here about the same thing over the last few weeks, esp a few weeks ago when I found myself crying in the car after a public tantrum. I was so mortified/frustrated/angry I just cried all the way home. I think he picked up how upset I was because when we got home he was all hugs and asking 'are you ok mummy?' In his wee cute voice. And your heart just melts!
It's such an emotional rollercoaster being a mum isn't it! From tears and tantrums one minute to pure love and happiness the next! Sorry to get soppy lol
I did read somewhere that having a challenging toddler shows they are developing well and will end up better behaved 5 year olds going to school than toddlers who are perfectly behaved. Who knows if that's true! Maybe someone with a 5 year old who was an angelic 2 year old could help us with that theory!! Hehe x
Snap!! I too have a climber and quick runner. He can weave himself through crowds like you wouldn't believe while I pushing people out of the way trying to get to him!
He did exactly that last night. Started a huuuuge tantrum because i couldn't cook his dinner quick enough, it just escalated until there were literally no more tears. He eventually calmed down and gives me a big hug 😳 I felt emotionally drained by the time he went to bed!!
God I hope you're right Kay!! My husband seems to think it's a developmental stage, I just hope he's right! X
He did exactly that last night. Started a huuuuge tantrum because i couldn't cook his dinner quick enough, it just escalated until there were literally no more tears. He eventually calmed down and gives me a big hug 😳 I felt emotionally drained by the time he went to bed!!
God I hope you're right Kay!! My husband seems to think it's a developmental stage, I just hope he's right! X
