My 2 1/2 yr old boy is a hand full? Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

He is all over the place. He wakes up running lol. And recenly he has started to tell me no when ever I say something to him.

I have been told it is just the terrible 2s, but he has been this way sense he started to crawl.

Is there something I can do to calm him down a bit and get him to listen more?

Answer 1

I have two boys, now 31/2 and 51/2. Boys are WILD. My oldest says "Mom, I have to run to get the wiggles out.", and he is dead on.

I also feel like there is a big connection between diet and exercise, and a childs behaviour. The other day I dropped them both off with their Grandmother and I had brought a treat dinner of chik nuggets, salad, and yoghurt parfait for dessert. When I picked them up they were absolutely uncontrolable and melted down. I said,"Nanna let you eat your dessert first didn't she?" "Yeah, how did you know?", they said. I could tell by the way they were acting. Both my boys need lots of protien, especially for breakfast. They can have a little dessert after they eat some of the regular meal. No caffine to speak of. I don't think I would survive my two jacked up on iced tea or coke.

Dicipline is time outs mostly. I usually put them in time out until they really calm down and then I go in and we talk about the behaviour for a bit until I think they understand what I expect. Sometimes it is time out with a swat on the behind if it was REALLY bad (usually something dangerous), or if I feel like they cant seem to stop. Sometimes they get in a "tizzy" and can't control themselves, an occaional swat can shock them out of it.

I don't think they ever really grow out of it and they constatnly "test the line". I drives my husband crazy that he has to reinforce the same rule over, and over, and over. But if you think about it, they have a really complicated task trying to figure out all the rules. And the rules for Mommy aren't exactly the same as Daddy and so on... I can see why they put the toe over the line several times to see EXACTLY where the limits are.

All I can say is I'm glad God made them cute and funny because otherwise.... Well, stay strong this is the most important thing you will ever do or be.

Answer 2

I am raising a grandson who is 32 months. We have had him since he was 3 months old. I never had any sons and found that I had the same problem with him as you are having. I have found that when he does not listen if I put him in time out it helped. It took a little while for him to catch on but he has now. Also, you might want to keep an eye on his diet. We found that there were a couple of things that made him misbehave. We also found that Advil caused behavioral problems.

Answer 3

Do you want to switch 2 yr old boy...LOL...Go get him a trampoline don't forget the netting and have him jump off that energy on that, you'd find that he will have fun with that and waste all that energy jumping. Thats what I do with my son when he gets out of hand. Let him go outside to play. If you live in an apartment then get those small trampolines that can be easily put away under the bed. Good Luck

Answer 4

I've had the same problem. My son has been fighting me since conception. I've read the "Strong Willed Child". It is very conservative (a little too much for my taste) and religious, but if you can get past that and go to the actual methods - they really do work. (Note: that book does condone spanking with a switch - I personally do not. The book was written in 1978). The main thing is constitancy. If you tell him something you have to follow through.

Answer 5

I have raised 7 boys and know what your going thru. Boys need to be active. Give him lots of opportunity to play on a jungle gym, swim or ride a bike. Also try to avoid super processed food, junk food, things that are high in sugar. Some people disagree with the sugar theory but I think it has merit. Fresh fruit, homemade cookies, jello, pudding, applesauce are much better choices.
Be firm about the important issues, pick your battles, and try to enjoy that bundle of energy if you can. Boys can really be a joy!!

Answer 6

ALL two year olds are a hand full!! Best bet is to take him to the park or a playground where he can run off lots of that energy. Do your best to stand firm when you give an answer to him. Say what you mean and mean what you say. If you threaten him with a spanking, you better plan to do it. If you tell him it is nap time, you must put him down. This teaches him you mean business! Good luck and keep child proofing.

Answer 7

My son was and is the exact same way. The thing that I have found to be most helpful is to be patient and consistant. If you say no, that means no and dont be afraid to accually walk away from a screaming child. I know it seems mean but when a child is having a tantrum for a cookie or something like that, simply say no and if he continues just walk away. I have seen tremedous improvments in my son.

Answer 8

Boy does this bring back memories....
Watch his diet, cut out sugar and other junk. When he tells you no you discipline him, what ever form you use (timeout, spanking, stand in corner, take toys away). Talk quietly to him so he has to be quiet to hear you. Nip this in the bud now. The longer you let this behavior go on the harder it will be to correct later, if it can be corrected. Stay on him and be consistent. If he gets away with something once and you dont correct the behavior the next time he does it he wont think you are serious. My motto - THE FIRST TIME EVERY TIME.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It is time to start instituting time outs and taking away toys or treats when he misbehaves.

Make sure you get down on his level when you are talking to him, ALWAYS remain calm - and follow through with any threat of punishment - be it time out, or a favorite video/tv show he can't watch for the day.

You may want to start having quiet time with him by sitting down to color, or do simple art projects. Boys will be boys though...=)