This week has almost been the hardest week of trying to raise my child yet. I have been stressed to the max, & pushed to the limit.& don't know what else to do. Can you help me or give some advice? lol
My son has been VERY cranky this past week. Every morning & evening he has just thrown the worst tantrums ever & will not give up crying unless he gets his way. When I ask him if he wants to do something or tell him we're doing this, he just says "No" & throws a huge fit if I make him do it. For instance he loves the outdoors (can't blame him) but when It's time to come inside he screams, throws his head back, & just curls up in a ball. He's gone insane. lol
I've tried putting him in time out then once he's done with his crying I'll make him look me in the eyes & have a little talk with him, but sometimes that just doesn't do it. I also pop him from time to time but it doesn't seem to phase him. What am I doing wrong? It's embarrassing when we're out in public & he does this.
It's almost as if he is testing us. Kind of makes me wonder if we’re giving in to him too much. We don’t give him everything he wants, just when he’s good. I feel like we’re doing something wrong. Is this normal for a child to go through this every day of the week? It’s morning & night. Daycare says he does well during the day. Just wondering if something maybe bothering him & us not know….
I can’t believe he’s not even two yet & he’s throwing these horrible tantrums. It’s so frustrating. Just thought I’d ask for some advice & if your 2 year old went through the same thing & how you dealt with it.
Thanks ya'll.
Hoping this is just a phase & it will pass VERY soon!!!!
Have a good day.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tantrums...
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5 sweet friend had something to say:
He knows that he can push the limits with Mommy and Daddy so that's why the difference between daycare and home.
He knows you guys will put up with more than they will and he might get his way so he will test the waters. This is when it gets tough - terrible twos don't mean anything. They can start before they turn 2 and end long after they turn 4 even. Caleb is 3 and it's 2s times 2!!!!! They are developing into their own people and want to get what they want. They are gainin that will and since they can't clearly express themselves in words yet they will throw a tantrum. The words just aren't there so it's their way of communication.
When it happens no matter where it is I let them know it's unacceptable and if I have to pop them then I do it - even if it's in a store and people are staring at me. You have to discipline on the spot or it isn't as effective. Then if it continues and I threaten to do something you have to follow through. Don't say things and then not follow through or they will learn that very quickly! I've even picked them up and left the store!!!!!! or if they are throwing a tantrum I'll put them in the buggy at the store and just ignore them as I go along.
Crazy info I know but hope it helps a little.
Best advice I can give you is to walk away when he is doing it. Don't raise your voice or feed into it. If you want, get down on his level.. (squat down) and calmy talk to him. Usually if you pay it no attention, he will see that it's not getting him anywhere. Be prepared though.. sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.. just have patience and ear plugs. :)
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Girl you aren't doing anything wrong! Mialyn has started throwing fits too and I promise it's not us... it's just a phase! As moms we just have to keep it together lol:)
It's the terrible twos! Drew is horrible right now. Can't take him anywhere. I'm the lady with the screaming child trying to walk calmly through the grocery store and shop.
"This to shall pass".. Hopefully it will be sooner than later!
I never had a problem with Autumn until her sister was born. At which point I decided I was just going to walk away. {I mainly had other things to do with Aubrey so it worked out well, lol}. I have a pretty good feeling that Aubrey is going to be the one to give me a hard time. I will probably be locking myself in the bathroom for the majority of the day!
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