All he does is whine and pitch a fit about everything. Does this mean he is starting those "terrible 2's" I keep hearing so much about? What can you do about it?
2006-06-28 13:31:48 · 6 answers · asked by cici 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It has been my experience as a former daycare teacher that "the terrible 2's" often start a few mons. before a toddler's 2nd birthday. This is the age when babies start wanting to assert themselves as individuals.Providing limited choices(make sure you can live w/ the choice made), can help in some situations.Toddlers need lots of love & patience but also need clear,age appropriate boundries that are consistently enforced.It also helps to keep in mind that toddlers can become frustrated by the fact that they can often underastand more than they can clearly express in words.I would suggest checking your local library for books about Child Development that describe this age group (many parenting books can be helpful but not all of them have details pertaining to Developmental Stages). If you have a Pediatrician for your baby he/she might also be able to provide helpful advice.Good luck & i hope you can find some assurance that this age can have as many or more "terrific" moments as "terrible" ones.
2006-06-28 14:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by miamiborn7 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Has he had any type of inoculation lately? I've heard of children having severe personality disruptions from some of the preservatives in the shots. They don't put the suspicious stuff in the medications anymore, but some doctors still have the older versions in stock. You might want to have your son evaluated for possible autism or other disorders of that type if he doesn't return to himself soon. Not even the "terrible two's" make a child cranky and fitful all the time--usually they just get obstinate if thye don't get their own way, but when things are going their way they're quite happy and pleasant.
2006-06-28 13:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes...the lovely terrible two's. I've been through them twice. The best thing I can say is be calm, see the humor in the situation, and BE CONSISTENT. Don't back down, don't let them think they have the upper hand, because then you might have to deal with these temporary tantrums continuing on into the rest of their years, because they learn that it works. Good luck to you!
2006-06-28 13:35:34 · answer #3 · answered by Tricia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pediatrician. Maybe something is wrong or something is hurting him. The "terrible 2's" does not just come on overnight like that, go see the doctor.
2006-06-28 13:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by New York Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't do anything about YOUR baby, but yes I think he's just being a spoiled little baby. Emphasize on BABY! I think it's natural, but if you're concerned go to the pediatrician or talk to other people who know you personally and have seen you play with your baby.
2006-06-28 13:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yikes....those terrible two's! Something ya gotta put up with, hes just expressing himself now, just teach him right from wrong, thats all you can do, and get a naughty step...time out! Praise him when hes good.
2006-06-28 13:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋