Terrible 2's
By papabear0604
@papabear0604 (104)
United States
January 10, 2007 11:42am CST
Boy I knew the terrible 2's would be bad but I had no clue they would be this bad. My little boy that was for the most part happy to play with his toys and be good. About a week ago turned into the red eyed monster. :) I cant say two words to him with out him taking off across the house screeching as loud as he can finding the first thing he comes across and head banging it. Sure he head banged off and on but it has picked up more this last week. He would be into things on occasion. Now I cant turn my back for half a second with out him into something else. Well I guess the plus side of having the red eyed monster at home is I have a perfect gentleman while we are out. (knock on wood) I sure do miss my little boy that was happy to play with his toys. :( Although maybe today will be a good day for a little while any way he is watching Diego. :) We can all hope at any rate. lol
4 responses
@armywifey (882)
• United States
10 Jan 07
I have been having the same problem with my 2 year old daughter. She has had horrible behavior for a while now. I have went through the terrible 2's with my two older children but it was never like this. I did take her to the doctor to discuss this because I was getting worried, and he told me it was just the 2's and she would grow out of it. He did give me a book called 1-2-3 Magic, which teaches new methods of discipline for 2 to 12 year olds, it have been using it for a couple days and I will say that I already see a difference. I guess we will both just have to tough it out and hope it is a stage.
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@papabear0604 (104)
• United States
10 Jan 07
When Will first started head banging several months ago I took him into a neurologist per his physicians order. The neurologist said some kids do it and some kids dont. He said the best way to handle it is just let him do it. Said just to totally ignore him. Walk out of the room if I need to but do not pay any attention to him while he is doing the behavior because if he sees he is getting attention then he will do it for that purpose. He will eventually grow out of it. For the most part I do ignore the behavior. But yes I beleive I am going to have to tough it out and hope for the best.
@wmaharper (2316)
• United States
10 Jan 07
Kids go through so many phases, all of the time. our little guy started his "terribleness" around 18 months and has grown out of is since then (he's 28 months now..) he listens alot easier, and is much more compliant than he was just a few months ago.. Just give him time.. he'll outgrow it.
Good luck to you!
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@papabear0604 (104)
• United States
10 Jan 07
Thank you. My son is 30 months old and is just now hitting his terrible stage. I love him though. I wouldnt trade him for all the money and jewels in the world.
@hannarose27 (514)
• United States
10 Jan 07
My daughter is in the terrible 2s also right now. Some days are good some days I'm the one who wants to bang my head against the wall. I'm sorry to hear about your son's head banging.i know how frustrating it is. Hopefully were both on the verge of 3 and it will get better.
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@damagedgoods (88)
• United States
10 Jan 07
this subject sounds difficult / the 1-2-3 book sounded promising /
one approach i think i would try* would be to have physical activity
after breakfast, and try to get the child tired *i know this
doesn't always mix with the daily itinerary but i would just try to
work it in as much as possible...best wishes with the young one!
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@papabear0604 (104)
• United States
10 Jan 07
It doesnt matter if he has a nap or if he doesnt have a nap. He gets out of bed in the morning that way. I firmly beleive it is a phase. One I hope he gets out of soon. I think possibly some of it has been because his allergies may be bothering him. He isnt able to communicate the way he wants at times and sometimes that might be part of it. Who knows with the little ones.
