2007-08-04 14:40:43 · 11 answers · asked by rhonda r 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
All children go through a stage where they test their limits. They can't express their emotions very well except for throwing fits. When my son throws a fit, I walk him to his room and make him stay there until he stops. Now he rarely throws fits and when he does, he goes to his room all by himself! I think kids at that age need a lot of attention and they need you there to help them understand why they can't have everything they want. They will grow out of it and before you know it you'll be asking how to deal with your teenager, which is a much more difficult question.
2007-08-04 14:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by Pregnant with Baby #2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you say Terrible Twos? It's Terrific Twos!
Lots of quality time with your child. Take to park, go to library, get arts and crafts stuff. There is so much you can do with your 2 year old. Kids are happy playing with just about anything. Get a Wiggles dvd and watch it with them! Learn the songs, dance with them. MY favorite thing to do with my daughter (when she was this age) was to go outside at night and count the stars! Its quality time and also teaching them!
2007-08-04 14:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our son has autism and the terrible 2's hit at 13 months old. By the time he got to 2, it got a lot easier!
Here is what we did:
-Consistency
-Choices- give your child choices everyday over 2 things- what to wear- 2 outfits, what to eat- 2 choices, etc.
-time-outs- pick a place and stick to it. We used a rocker and he would rock himself out. Tantrums always ended up in the rocker, then we talked about what we expect and then put the wrong to right again.
-Plenty of mommy/daddy time.
-Cooking- our son loved to cook with me.
Reading every day and night....our son loved books.
Kid-powered toys- blocks, trains- without batteries, legos, etc.
2007-08-04 14:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by NY_Attitude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
calm down-----3 is way worse than 2! i got this great book called "1 2 3 magic" it is a disipline system for kids 2-12 and it works like a charm. it is easy and effective! good luck
2007-08-04 14:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by eb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 7:00 bedtime for them and a vodka tonic waiting for you.
2007-08-04 14:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
patience and consistency. be firm with them but at the same time understand that they are learning and discovering new things. they want to assert their independence, they arent trying to be "bad". when you dont allow something, never allow it, dont make exceptions just because it is convenient. thats the best advice i can give you.
2007-08-04 16:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer and Patience. Stick to your guns and it will get better. Do not give in or you will expierence the three year old tyrant!
2007-08-04 14:43:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I considered duct tape and electro therapy!!!
Seriously? grit your teeth and hold on, oh, by the way, no one told me the terrible twos last till they hit 18 or so!!
Good luck!!
2007-08-04 14:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the child what they want continuously but make sure to do it calmy. That is what I do with my son
2007-08-04 14:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by teri81979_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are trien to get into something you don't want them to do.. GET UP AND PUT THEIR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE... LIKE TOYS OR A MOVIE...
2007-08-04 14:44:37 · answer #10 · answered by Ann011306 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋