I need some advice
By Ms Michelle
@lenapoo (678)
United States
April 17, 2007 4:05pm CST
What is a few signs to look for when your child is going through their "terrible twos" because my toddler is 2 and she has gotten alot more demanding and she has alot of temper tantrums now and I don't understand her behavior. It seems that like all of a sudden she started to act that way and I want it to stop before she gets older and it becomes extremely untolerable. Can some one help me and tell me what are some things I can do to cure this so to speak?
4 responses
@jaynat15 (2)
• United States
18 Apr 07
You're looking at the signs right now. When my kids were that age I would put them in their room for a few mins in their bed until they calmed down and I was stern voiced with them to get the point across that I was the parent and that I was in charge and that their behavior was not acceptable. Consistancy is the key though. Dont let her have her way because that is easier now but it will come back to bite you later.
@LittleStars (318)
• United States
17 Apr 07
Sounds to me like she's entered the Terrible Two's. =) The best thing to do is what I've seen some of the other posters say. Do NOT give into her. Be stern and put your foot down. This is the age where if you were to give in she will see it as your weakness and walk all over you. Trust me...I gave into my daughter (1st child) when she was in this stage - shes 6 now and I'm kicking myself in the rear for it ;) Learned my lesson and changed my ways now that my son is going threw his stage. =)
Good Luck!!
@ironstruck (2298)
• Canada
17 Apr 07
It is important not to give in to her at this stage.
Once you do, she will realize that a temper tantrum is the perfect way to get just what she wants.
Let her have her tantrums and ignore her.
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
17 Apr 07
You can't cure her from what is normal developmentally. The best way to deal with her is to not give any attention to bad behavior and only reward her for good behavior. She will begin to associate rewards for her good behavior and see that her bad behavior gets her nowhere. Eventually, she will outgrow it when she is able to verbalize her frustrations better.