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[sockgirl77]

And welcome me into the "Terrible Twos". My son turned 2 last Thursday. It's been fun. He hasn't slept throught the night in 3 weeks. He's running around like a little mad man. He's been hilarious, though. He's really getting his personality now. I'm tired.



Any good Terrible 2 stories?

 

[CandyRain]

And welcome me into the "Terrible Twos". My son turned 2 last Thursday. It's been fun. He hasn't slept throught the night in 3 weeks. He's running around like a little mad man. He's been hilarious, though. He's really getting his personality now. I'm tired.



Any good Terrible 2 stories?

My son's terrible twos were related to a two-year timeframe and not his age. From 3-5 I didn't think he'd make it to see 6. He's almost 7 now and so much fun!

 

[mAlice]

Temper tantrums. If you ignore them, they'll go away sooner. Gurl used to throw herself to the ground, kicking, screaming and banging her head on the floor. I thought she was gonna' bust her head open.

I locked myself in the bathroom until she came and knocked on the door, promising to be good.

 

[sockgirl77]

Temper tantrums. If you ignore them, they'll go away sooner. Gurl used to throw herself to the ground, kicking, screaming and banging her head on the floor. I thought she was gonna' bust her head open.

I locked myself in the bathroom until she came and knocked on the door, promising to be good.

We've had a few floor tantrums in the past few weeks. Did you laugh at her or is that just plain mean? I laughed my ass off.

 

[mAlice]

We've had a few floor tantrums in the past few weeks. Did you laugh at her or is that just plain mean? I laughed my ass off.

I completely ignored her and walked away. She was over the tantrum stage in about a week. She realized it wasn't getting the desired results and stopped.

 

[Tina2001aniT]

We've had a few floor tantrums in the past few weeks. Did you laugh at her or is that just plain mean? I laughed my ass off.

My own personal opinion (not that you asked) is that the laughter encourages the tantrum......
I have been known to throw a tantrum or two WITH my kiddo, funny she didn't think it was so great when mommy was on the floor too.......I didn't have too much of a problem with tantrums though

 

[sockgirl77]

I completely ignored her and walked away. She was over the tantrum stage in about a week. She realized it wasn't getting the desired results and stopped.

He's only done it a few times. Lately it's just been the whining and throwing stuff. Oh, and breaking Grandma's "collectibles". He's been sick too so that hasn't helped matters.

 

[wxtornado]

I'll tell ya, I was just a little angel when I was 2. Matter of fact, I've been that way pretty much my whole life. I have no idea what is wrong with 2-year olds these days............

 

[sockgirl77]

My own personal opinion (not that you asked) is that the laughter encourages the tantrum......
I have been known to throw a tantrum or two WITH my kiddo, funny she didn't think it was so great when mommy was on the floor too.......I didn't have too much of a problem with tantrums though

Note to self: No laughing. Throw self on floor.

 

[Wenchy]

Temper tantrums. If you ignore them, they'll go away sooner. Gurl used to throw herself to the ground, kicking, screaming and banging her head on the floor. I thought she was gonna' bust her head open.

I locked myself in the bathroom until she came and knocked on the door, promising to be good.

I did the same as Elaine, and gave myself a time-out.

Reverse psychology works.

 

[CableChick]

Beware. It's just a phase. It doesn't get bad until they turn 3.

 

[vraiblonde]

I'll trade you a 16 year old for your 2 year old. She does laundry, dishes and cooks - and I don't even mind if the 2 year old isn't potty trained.

 

[migtig]

I'll tell ya, I was just a little angel when I was 2. Matter of fact, I've been that way pretty much my whole life. I have no idea what is wrong with 2-year olds these days............

 

[CandyRain]

Beware. It's just a phase. It doesn't get bad until they turn 3.

 

[sockgirl77]

I'll trade you a 16 year old for your 2 year old. She does laundry, dishes and cooks - and I don't even mind if the 2 year old isn't potty trained.

Shoot, I'll gladly trade for a bit. I'd love to have a housekeeper while someone else potty trains my munchkin.

 

[sockgirl77]

While we are on the subject...

Any hints or tips on potty training? My son just thinks that the potty chair is a hiding place for toys. Oh and occasionally he scoots the chair across the room.

 

[citysherry]

Temper tantrums. If you ignore them, they'll go away sooner. Gurl used to throw herself to the ground, kicking, screaming and banging her head on the floor. I thought she was gonna' bust her head open.

I locked myself in the bathroom until she came and knocked on the door, promising to be good.

Right there is the best advice - ignore them! No matter what, try not to react in anyway don't even acknowledge them - Any reaction whether positive or negative only reenforces the behavior.

One of my kids threw herself to the floor in the grocery store in a temper tantrum in an attempt to get her way. I stepped right over her and kept shopping and didn’t look back at her...she came running up to me the next row over with a look of total astonishment on her face.

 

[CableChick]

Any hints or tips on potty training? My son just thinks that the potty chair is a hiding place for toys. Oh and occasionally he scoots the chair across the room.

My J started around 2 1/2 years old. But only at school and NOT all the time. Then I got pregnant. I think that threw him off. I never EVER pushed it. I bought the potty. ( waste of $$ )

Daycare was great .. always asking every 2 hours. I was lax ... asked, but didn't push it.

He woke up 2 months before his 4th birthday and decided that was they day. Haven't looked back since.

It will happen when it happens!!

 

[CandyRain]

Raising kids can't be that bad.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060621/ennew_afp/afpentertainmentgermany_060621120930

She's on 3 in about as many years. :shrug:

 

[Tina2001aniT]

Raising kids can't be that bad.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060621/ennew_afp/afpentertainmentgermany_060621120930

She's on 3 in about as many years. :shrug:

Of course it is not that bad with 5 nanny's a chef, and a maid.....