Your Toddler This Month

Saturday, July 3, 2021
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The Terrible Twos At some point with your toddler, you might have been absolutely certain they were either "possessed" or part of some scientific alien invasion experiment. What happened to your sweet little angel?? Screaming, fighting, head banging, having full blown meltdowns... Some days might be truly unbearable. The books tell you that it is normal and just your child's way of expressing their emotions... blah blah blah. The terrible twos can force even the strongest of parents to crack from time to time. It's just not fun to deal with or to see. No one wants to see their child in such hysterics, but there is a point where a parent's sympathy turns into frustration. There is no way to reason with a 2-year-old. So you'll have to endure it like any other phase. Here are a few tips to help get you through the terrible twos. 1. Keep your cool. Much easier said than done, but there's no use getting all worked up. Take a deep breath. Even walk into the next room, or whatever you need to do to regain your composure. Showing signs of frustration will only fuel the tantrum. 2. Distraction. If you know that certain things, like your bedtime routine, will set your child off, do your best to change things up a bit. Break out a new story, or put PJs on in a different room. A break in the monotony might help. 3. Timing is everything. Avoid the "witching hour." Most parents can tell you the exact hour of day they dislike the most. It's when the kids go bonkers. Do yourself a favor and don't schedule outings or appointments during those times to avoid major meltdowns. Next Month: Raising a Respectful Child Toddler Tips •  Temper tantrums are not a form of communication ? unless you respond to them. •  Terrible twos may start in the second year of life (after your child's first birthday, not after the second). •  Why is this happening? Your child wants to be independent. You want to set limits on their behavior to teach them and keep them safe. Those goals are in direct conflict with each other. Let the fireworks begin! •  This too, shall pass -- until the teenage years. Parenting Tips •  Treating Toddler Constipation •  Just for You: Managing Your Stress •  Milestones for 2-Year Olds: What to Expect •  Age-Appropriate Chores Connect •  Parenting 1-Year-Olds Community •  Parenting 2-Year-Olds Community •  Children's Health Center •  Raising Fit Kids Home  |  Conditions A to Z  |  Community  |   Parenting Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as asaislam93.parent@blogger.com. To unsubscribe from this email, or manage your individual email/newsletter preferences, click here. Please note that you may be asked to sign in to your account. To unsubscribe from all emails from WebMD, click here. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1201 Peachtree Street, NE 400 Colony Square, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2021 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.