Misbehaving 2 and Half Year Old

A. my daughter went through that stage of misbehaving. I did the same things you did spanking time outs and everything. I even took her to the doctor cause I didn't know what to do with her. She finally grew out of it. And she hasn't done that since. I believe it is something that each child goes through as they are growing up maybe terrible two's. Hang in there things will get better.

I am no expert, but I do have three children. I would just be consistent, and try a mother's day out program. She doesn't need to go every day. Just sign her up somewhere maybe one or two days a week. I would bet she'd really enjoy it. I know it can be costly, but you can even just do half days at some places. Then, when she misbehaves you can tell your daughter that big girls who don't behave don't go to school. If she's really misbehaving you could even threaten not to let her go to mother's day out (school) whenever the next session is.

If you do sign her up for mother's day out, let her know what a big deal it is, and how it's only for big kids. Tell her she has to listen and do what teachers and other adults say. If she begins to behave well, even reward her by letting her pick out a back pack for school.

This is what I did when my daughter was two. They do tend to be bored at home just with their mom. Good luck!!!

I think the best thing to do is reinforce her good behaviors positively. My 2.5 year old is very much the same way only she wants me all of the time. She listens to her Daddy more because she doesn't get his discipline all day long and desires his attention more than mine when he is home. I know lots of books have been recommended and you could read for days and days, but thus far The Five Love Languages of Children by Chapman has been helpful. It may help you to understand why your child is behaving the way she is and then you will better know how to approach it. Good Luck! You are in my prayers.

girl...I am a single mother of an almost 3 year old, and she is doing almost the exact to me. I have to turn to her dad, and mind you, we are not together. Her dad has to talk to her on the phone or when he gets her...it's a little better, but i think it's just a stage. I keep telling myself that anyway!!!

Yes, 2.5 yr olds are hard! Have you tried reading "The Strong Willed Child" by Dobson? "Creative Correction" & "The Essentials of Discipline" are other favorites of mine. You are going to have to find out what it is that she really loves, give her a warning and then consistantly use that as leverage.

put her in day care. part time or even a mothers day out program you would be surprised how much relief you both get and it gives her a chance to interact with other kids which is very important.

Have you tried putting her in daycare? That will give her more time around children her age and she will be in a structured environment.

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...I am sorry I cannot provide any advice, but I will be interested in seeing some advice. I have twin 2 year olds that I feel the same way about. They are my grandchildren I have custody of them and work full time. Good Luck

My kid is the same way. If we don't get out of the house every morning for a few hours then he misbehaves badly. It's bordom. These kids need more stimulation than we can give them at home. We have playgroup twice a week, the gym, the museum, grandma's house, the mall play area and other places we visit regularly. We always make it back home for lunch and nap. In the afternoon he's much calmer.

Thank goodness there is a 3 day a week mothers day out program in our area for two year olds. He starts in September.

Alternatively, you could start working and put her in a good daycare. I plan to go back to work when my newborn hits this stage.