Terrible Two
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2 Year Old Hitting
... point to the disciplineage and context appropriate at two we would use a ... is in all kids toget away with anything they can Also TERRIBLE TWO'S are no ...
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- When my son was around your child's age he also got into hitting people a lot. You are probably going to think I am crazy, but I taped his hands together (only for a f...
- Hi C. - I can relate entirely, my 2 year old daughter is going through the same thing - but they will move on to bigger and better things to test. My daughter has a...
- Hey C.! It sounds like you are a great mom. You have your hands full taking care of your son and going to school. I think you need to keep up the good work. It is ...
Tantrums in a 1 Year Old
Welcome to the "terrible twos." I know it seems early but every child is ... Yes , welcome to the terrible two's a bit earlier than the name would suggest! ...
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- When she throws a fit grab a toy that she likes to play with. Sit as far away from her as you can, but within her line of sight. And you start playing with the toy. wh...
- Thank Goodness I am not alone with this problem. My 14 month old does this too, but only to me, not even his dad. His dad thinks I have "trained" him to do this but I ...
- Yes, welcome to the terrible two's a bit earlier than the name would suggest! I have two girls (4 yrs and 19 mo) and girls can be quite dramatic to say the least. Mo...
Tantrums
She's getting closer to the "terrible twos" teaching her sign language maybe a good way to .... My 15 Month Old Is Already Going Through the Terrible Twos! ...
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- I remember how demanding your first and only child may get at times. Try to initiate some play that she can sit down and do by herself and know you are a short distan...
- It's okay for her to express her frustration, but it's got to drive you nuts! And you can find other ways to help her get what she wants (because it's not a bad thing...
- She's getting closer to the "terrible twos" teaching her sign language maybe a good way to help her understand that the answer is no, as well as giving her a medium to...
2 1/2 Year Old Boy
Ah theterrible twos as people say It's notterrible it's just learning about boundaries. The key is CONSTANT supervision and showing himher what's acceptable ...
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- K., I completely agree with Deanna Leigh M, and would like to add just a little bit to what she has already so eloquently written. I have an at-home preschool and when...
- SOOOOO NORMAL, unfortunately. I find that my son (2 1/2)needs a whole lot of excercise and fresh air to keep his behavior in check. And food! The food part can be t...
- Hi K., Sorry to hear that. Although I was on the same boat. At the time our two year old had all the attention. Then his brother came around and he did just the exact...
Toddler Tantrums
Welcome to terrible twos. Stay strong, don't give in. when he is not acting out that's when you give love and attention. Ignore the crying and it is okay. ...
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- I agree with Julia Smithson's advice. Rather than "punish" the tears/tantrums/outbursts, I empathize "I see you are very sad/very angry" and acknowledge what is going...
- Welcome to terrible twos. Stay strong, don't give in. when he is not acting out that's when you give love and attention. Ignore the crying and it is okay. Walk awa...
- can you take a vacation or break from work? maybe he doesnt like his day care?
How to Survive the Terrible 3'S
How to Survive the Terrible 3'S. I've looked around and seen some other posts that seem to touch on the fact that the threes are harder than the twos but I ...
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- Hi, When my daughter turned 3 I was having a hard time like you and my second baby was on the way at the time!!! So even though I was a stay at home mom I wanted hel...
- Hey there, I feel your pain. My son is 3 1/2 and we have been going through this for a while. It sure is suprising when they turn from that loving, smiling, joyful, ...
- This too shall pass. Try to enjoy the good times and just get through the bad times. I am sure you tried just ignoring her while she has a tantrum and loving her when ...
Toddler Screaming
This is no reason for discipline at all this is just classic terribletwo stuff Please try to be patient and remember that you and your husband need to be ...
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- Hi A.: I Agree with SH. I think the better question here, would have been" Is there anyone out there with kids 13 years apart,that are harmonious? Tell your teen,to ...
- This is no reason for discipline at all - this is just classic terrible-two stuff! Please try to be patient and remember that you and your husband need to be strong, ...
- I have a daughter who is now 5, and a son who is 20 months. Even though my daughter is not a teen, she has things, and eats things, her brother is not yet allowed to. ...
Son Acting Out!!
I dont think that he's really old enough to understand or even know anything about the new baby It sounds like he is just starting histerrible twos They ...
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- Your son will respond the way you respond to him at 15 months......he is not mature enough to consiously 'hurt' you and if you are crying in front of him you need to a...
- I think what your son is sensing is your stress and anxiety over his feelings. If you are "walking on eggshells" around him b/c you are trying to get him to be happy ...
- I hope I'm misunderstanding some of your statements, but surely you are not taking a toddler's actions personally. This is so unfair and unhealthy to do to a child. ...
Zyrtec
He also was in a terrible mood. He again woke up in a terrible mood this morning , which is very rare for him. I realize he is approaching the "terrible two" ...
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- My almost 9 year old son has been on zyrtec since he was a year old. With his age and weight now he takes 1 tsp every night and an additional teaspoon in the morning o...
- My son has really bad allergies to dust mite, egg and cats and we haven't given him any of the medications the doctors have prescribed because we've seen too many of t...
- Hi Barbara, I have a 2 1/2 year old son that took Zyrtec as well for allergies. The first and only dose we gave him made him very sleepy and almost zombie-like. H...
Two Year Old Boy Not Listening
Hello K This is a normal stage for terrible two's You cannot change this about your son but you can change how you parent him so both of you can cope There ...
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- Part of being the age, but good you are looking long term. My recommendation, #1 don't yell. I have found my children respond much better when being spoken to in a...
- He is two! Two year olds, esp. boys, just don't listen all of the time. Try telling him what you need him to do or not do in a postive way, e.g. instead of NO, NO, o...
- A great book: "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk" Faber/Malisch (spelling?) Your son is the perfect age for this book. Just remember...
