My sweet daughter is not so sweet lately. She constantly has break downs if she doesnt get her way. She also does what ever she feels like doing no matter what I say. I stay consistent with where she is and is not allowed to go but again she will still have to be taken away from the kitchen sink, bathroom, garage and her big brothers room. She is very strong willed but it is wearing on my nerves. Any ideas I would love. She is my last and yet she is growing up so much faster then the others did.
Sounds like the "terrible two's" kicking in. My 22 month old son started this a month or 2 ago aswell. When he begins crying and scraming uncontrolably I send him to his room and simply say "when you are done you may come out and join me/ us". That has worked for me so far. As for the little tantrums, I let him know I understand him, I say " I know you want the keys, but they are not a toy for you"
Good luck!
sounds like she is testing you. Just stay consistant with whatever discipline you use and she will learn that you mean business.
S.,
I have a 2 year old that has similar behavior. I have learned to be calm but firm and explain to him that the behavior is unacceptable. I have also found that keeping him more active like running outside, going to the park, soccer, football and playing with our dogs helps to release energy. I have changed his "habits" so that he his daily routine has variety. He stills has his moments and I am sure that will continue but we have seen progress!
Good luck and I hope things get better!
Hi S.,
I am in the same boat with my son. He throws himself on the floor and screams all day, especially when we are at home. He is getting better, and I found that taking him to the park, or outside to wear him out everyday lessens the fits. She may just be bored at home and is testing you. The more i take him outside to play, the more well behaved he is.
hope this helps!
Mine did that stuff very embarrasing. Time out worked and taking previlages away like watching tv. I did get on my knees alot and talked to her. Lots of talking and explaining. Believe it or not they do listen to what you say but if they want to do it is another thing.
I wish I had some good advice, but we are going through the same thing with my daughter who is the same age.
I just keep reminding myself that whatever she is throwing a fit over may not seem like a big deal to me, but it feels like a big deal to her. Evidenced by the way she throws her self down on the ground flailing and screaming.
I keep the house baby proofed for the most part so she can't get into stuff- she's baby gated out of the kitchen and we keep the bathroom door shut. I still have to retrieve her from climbing on the furniture sometimes, but everything top heavy is bolted to the walls.
My friends with older girls have told me this stage gets better when they can communicate their wants and feelings more effectively. Here's hoping!
