Daughter Throwing Herself on Floor and Kicking Normal?

Well, like Dr. Phil says, she's doing what's working for her. You can train her - you just have to be determined to win this battle - and you can! Be prepared to do what is necessary to stop it. If it means leaving the store and going home for time-out, do it until it works. And the other moms are right, too - you have lots of good advice here.

Oh, and don't feel guilty about being at wit's end - you haven't even started yet - my daughter is 15, and I can tell you, there are days that a fit in the store would be welcome!

I am exaggerating a bit, but never, ever give in on the the point you want to win. It's WAY easier to do it when they're little!

Hang in there, you'll do just fine!

You have not failed your daughter....relax....she is normal. I would recommend looking into Dr. Harvey Karps DVD, "Happiest Toddler on the Block" and look into the Love and Logic materials at their website...there are classes, DVD's and books. Empower yourself with these tools and that will empower her to communicate more appropriately, but realize a lot of it is her age and that is okay. Love and Logic will help you take care of YOU so you don't lose it.

I have two girls. One is 2 1/2 and the other is almost 19 months. Both my girls has gone through this stage. In fact I put the youngest one in time out at Kohl's yesterday for throwing a fit. People look at me like we're crazy but just stick to your guns, be firm, and you'll get through it! Just remember that all those perfect kids have their rough stages too.

Hi Lilee. You are not the only one and the calm babies in the strollers have had their moments! I have learned that. I have a boy and girl 2 1/2 year olds and each went through this. My daughter would just turn into the biggest tantrum child ever if we didn't let her turn the light off or turn the tv off when it was time to go to bed. At first it scared me as I thought something was really wrong with her. Then, I realized she was just acting out her anger. I would stay with her and let her have the tantrum, but I NEVER gave in. I didn't care if it was the most minute thing around, she was not getting her way. She had only a few of these tantrums and then the small ones (like in the store or getting in the buggie) slowly disappeared too. Be patient. Think of this stage (and it is a normal stage) as you did the other stages like using burp cloths or teaching them how to eat with a spoon. It is a stage and I am sure she is a precious little girl. Looking back I can't believe they grew through it so quickly, but I remember when the tantrums began I felt helpless and unable to go anywhere! I would have my son in my arms and then my daughter starting to have a tantrum...and vice versa. She is your daughter, take her to the store, and you worry about you and her and nobody else. It does not matter what other people think of you - you are being a mother and go with your gut. :) Hang in there, this too shall pass!
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Hi Lilee! My son started doing the exact same the around 18 months and I thought he was the only one that did it too. He has this high-pitched scream to go along with it that makes you feel like your head is splitting open :) I think the only reason you don't see other kids doing it is because, like you, their mommas don't like to take them to the store (I know that I rarely took mine). Just remember that she's learned to walk recently and is starting to want to do things on her own, she wants to be independent and that's a good thing. What worked for me when we went to the store was to take a small bag of special toys that he only got to play with at the store. I also bought a leash (ack!) that would let him feel like he was walking on his own. I got the leash at walmart and it's a monkey that looks like a backpack and you can hold onto its tail, so it's not that bad. I hope this helps at least a little bit.