Testing Limits: Toddler
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3Yr Old Testing Limits HELP!!
Asked by B.L. from Dallas
on January 27, 2010
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OK DS is just over 3yrs old. He has been telling me no & trying to hit me, screaming. Just being a 3yr old. I want to be able to get control over this soon. I know thi...
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- Okay..... keep telling yourself "He is three". And yes, it is a stage. My recommendations are to introduce a distraction when he does this negative behavior and for...
- 3 years old IS harder than 2 years old. They are changing immensely. Hence growing pains and the accompanying testing of limits. Just stay consistent... ie: if y...
- hmmm... If your husband leaves early in the morning, and your son wakes up shortly after, I suspect your husband is rousting him as he prepares to leave. If you could ...
18 Month Old Testing Me with Her Behavior
Asked by T.G. from Indianapolis
on April 13, 2008
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I am a SAHM and have 1 child, an 18 month old daughter, who is wonderful. She is still a baby, I know, but she knows what "no" means and some things she is not suppose...
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- All you have described is normal.....welcome to parenthood! Just stick to your guns and don't fail the "tests"! Children want boundaries and limits and it is their j...
- I just want to say my 18 month old girl is the same way right now. I can't keep her out of the fridge, plant soil, DVD's, the list goes on and on. Mine also give me ...
- They can be trying at that age! It's normal for them to "test" you and everything else. They have just grown into a stage where they are beginning to understand that t...
2 Year Old Is Really Pushing My Limits "Terrible Two's" Help!!!
Asked by K.C. from Reno
on March 15, 2008
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My daughter is really been pushing our limits lately, she just turned 2 and I know it is a difficult age but I am going crazy, if we are asking her to do something or...
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- i have an age gap with my kids too. even more so actually and its amazing how we seem to have blocked out the difficult parts, but you can use that to realize that th...
- Hi... I am a mom of a 5 year old. I really remember the 2's and 3's. My son was hard headed and so stong willed that I was seriously considering calling that show " Su...
- Oh my isn't it funny how each child is different! My oldest was a piece of cake. She WANTED to please us and didn't like getting in trouble. Along came number two a...
Ok Need Help with Punishments for 22 Month Old ASAP PLEASE!!!!!!
Asked by B.L. from Dallas
on August 17, 2008
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Ok so my son is 22 months, I am trying to go the non spanking route. Here's what he is doing, He has found out that he can jump. So he has started jumping off of our k...
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- I don't mean to laugh at your pain, but the picture is funny, when you are not the mom trying to stop him. Do you have a pack n play that you could use as the penal...
- Three comments: First, you may have to stand nearby and monitor the time outs. Put him back every time he gets up. Second, look at the behavior he is exhibiting, ...
- My suggestion would be to set up his pack-n-play in a room that is not really used by the family (or one they can stay out of when he's in trouble) and use that for ti...
13 Month Old Is Not Saying Words
Asked by K.J. from St. Louis
on April 30, 2008
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My 13 month old son had been say what we understood to be a few words: da, ma, and galla (for the dog - Galahad). He seems to understand what we are saying, but latel...
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- I'm sorry to hear that your son has stopped talking and seems that he is testing you. I am a Speech Therapist and Special Educator. I am curious if this happened short...
- Did the Doctor check his ears, because the same thing happen to my nephew and my sister had his ears checked and found out that he wasnt hearing well so they had these...
- Many universities offer language programs-please take time to look into those. Try speech departments,check the autism programs (no I am not stating this is any condit...
Stressed 2 Year Old or Testing 2 Year Old?
Asked by M.T. from Norfolk
on July 12, 2010
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My two y/o daughter has shown us severe, hysterical crying fits after returning from vacation in April (DD stayed with grandma and grandpa) and in July (a family vacat...
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- After our vacation it took about 2 weeks to get back to normal. Between missing naps, late bedtimes and just a whole different experience than what he was used to...i...
- ALL behavior is intended to get some need met. Defiance, whining, pouting, tantrums – also affection, snuggling, humor. Any particular behavior may not be a good str...
- M., What would she have to gain if this were a test? Some kids get very aggitated, angry, stressed, and confused when their routine is interrupted. The kind ...
17 Month Old Discipline
Asked by R.M. from Salt Lake City
on March 26, 2008
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I have a beautiful determined 17 month-old boy that has started screaming and at times falling to the ground when he does not get what he wants. I know that communicat...
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- Hello R., If you are wanting to set the foundation for a compassionate and empowering home for you and your son, I recommend reading "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen a...
- Im not an expert but i have two little boys of my own and they are trying. You might want to try picking him up and embracing him while talking softly, maybe even rem...
- Welcome to the terrible 2's!! Don't worry too much as just about all moms have gone thru this. Imagine not being able to get what you want when you want!! The horror!!...
21 Month Old Throws Food/milk During Meals
Asked by S.D. from Washington DC
on February 28, 2008
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My 21 month old daughter eats pretty well but will eat some or most of her food then start throwing it on the floor. She'll throw her sippy cup anytime during the mea...
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- Dear S., Your little princess is on a power trip. She just likes watching you stress out and clean up after her. DO NOT let her control you. Tell her that if she...
- I remember from my own kids (I also babysit a 20 month old right now) that when they are done eating, they start feeding the floor. They think it's hilarious. LOL! ...
- Hi S., What we have always done is when they throw something we take their hands and force them to pick it up and put it back where it goes and get on their level and...
2 Year Old Is Testing Me Constantly - Don't Know How to Gently Deal with It
Asked by L.G. from Portland
on June 17, 2009
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My daughter is 27 months old and deep into the terrible 2's. I hate to call it that, but it's a struggle to just get through the day. I can't take her anywhere witho...
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- Maybe you should pay attention to how much misbehavior you are letting slide. Like, when she gets up in the morning, when is the first time she disobeys? Do you let he...
- You might consider taking a nap with your 2 year old, that way she's getting the attention and you might get a rest too. You said she gets most of your attention and ...
- Peg has described the difficult 2 yo so well. I won't add to that but I'd like to add something I learned when I was learning to be a supervisor. Focus on the goal i...
2 Year Olds Struggles over Sharing with Her 11 Month Old Brother.
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 20, 2009
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Hello Moms!
My 2 year old daughter has recently developed an aversion to her 11 month old brother. Every time he comes to play with her (or even near her) she begins ...
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- I've read most everyone else's responses already so ditto to what everyone has said. I have a 2 year old son and 1 year old daughter. My son has been displaying the sa...
- Sounds like absolutely normal behavior for a 2 year old! Keep up the warnings, taking away the toys, and removal from activities if the inappropriate behavior conti...
- That is completely normal, and it will take some time for her to get used to the idea. The hitting and pushing are also normal, and will probably get better with impr...
