So we are in it! Hutton is OFFICIALLY there, the terrible twos are quite terrible. This little dude has been keeping me quite busy! I honestly don’t remember Kenzie going through this stage but maybe that was because I was busy with a newborn! Kenzie was only 22 months when Hutton was born so I think I must have missed it. Or she was just an angel, that is a very real possibility! Hutton on the other hand, is great until he is not. And recently he has taken to chewing on EVERYTHING, his shirt, the stroller, whatever he can find. I am guessing that he might have some teeth coming in, in the meantime I am trying to keep him from chewing through our house. What do you guys do for teething? Or handling the tantrum stage? I swear Kenzie never threw herself on the ground and try to hit her head on the ground! By the way after doing it once a little harder, he hopefully won’t do that again. He certainly keeps me on my toes!
Hutton’s Shirt Tenth and Pine
Oh my gosh I’m in the same boat as you! I have a 3 yr old daughter and a 21 month old son. My son is a handful and I don’t remember going through this with my daughter. He’s constantly climbing (in the fridge, on dressers, counters, etc), gets into EVERYTHING and still chews on EVERYTHING! I don’t have any advise for the chewing because I’m trying to figure that one out too! Just keep your head up and know that you’re not alone! This phase (hopefully) won’t last forever! 💕😊
No tips but I am in th3 same stage woth my 2 year old son. Maybe it’s a boy thing? I don’t remember my daughter having this many tantrums at 2.
It might seem silly, but when my son threw tantrums like that I would hug him super tight. Something about that pressure from the hug almost instantly calms him down. He is five now and I still do that when he is having a hard time. I think the hardest thing at age 2 is that they are still learning to communicate and sometimes they have too many feelings at once which makes it hard to handle. Talking through a situation that might’ve escalated into a tantrum is another great way to use those opportunities to teach our kids that their feelings are valid and we are there to help them understand those big feelings. My daughter (our first born) never really had those tantrums where she threw herself around but she definitely showed her frustration in other ways (crying). That was just how she dealt with her big feelings and she is still like that at age 7. Talking about their feelings really makes a world of difference, it doesn’t show right away but as they learn their words and how to use them (we always say “use your words” when they are upset but not telling us what’s wrong) they can work through their feelings in a safer way as they get older.
My son turned 2 in the beginning of May. He is full on tantrums. I thought he was the only kid trying to bang his head on the floor. I have older ones and I do not remember them ever trying to do that. I try to distract him with something to see if he calms down . If not pretty much just pick him up and try to rock him. I think I don’t know what else works lol. If you find something else that works pass it on please. Good luck.
My 20 month old little girl, likes to do the same thing (throwing her head back or forward) during a tantrum. It makes me so nervous! So I will quickly pick her off and place her on the carpeted area to keep her safer. We also use the “Use your words” phrase, although right now she does not know how to express feelings. It is what day care does and we try to follow through like they do. As far as the chewing goes, thankfully we do not have that issue. Maybe try the freezer teething rings (more as a distraction)? Good luck! I know how rough this is!!
My daughter is 2 and when she throws herself down I just walk away or it may sound silly but I throw a fit too and she stops throwing a fit lol. Good luck momma!!
I totally feel you! My oldest didn’t really go through the terrible two’s, and the three’s weren’t that bad either. My youngest was a late bloomer and had us officially dubbing her the terrible three queen.
Good luck momma! You’re doing great 🙂
My daughter is in the same phase. I let her throw the tantrum. So many resources have the same conclusion: never react to a tantrum. It pretty much tells their 2-year old mind “Hey, acting this way will get me either attention or what I want” I tell my daughter “I love you and I will be right here when you are ready to calm down” She has the meltdown for several minutes and then she settles herself down. It can seem hard at first, especially when the easy-out would be giving in to what they want..but it really does work if you stick to it.
Hugs!
Couldn’t agree more, Michelle. It’s best to stay calm, and if he is banging his head, tell him you can’t let him hurt himself, and move him somewhere softer. Stay near him, but don’t engage more than a few words. And just remember it’s a totally normal developmental phase. If they go through it at 2, the 3s are usually easier!
Maybe he’s mad he looks like a girl with that long hair.
Actually he loves his hair. He won’t let me touch it!
I think that he’s just a normal boy my youngest son did the tantrum at the store a little lad lady gave me the best advice say no and yes I still love u but ur really it winning the contest and let him cry .
I was so embarrassed and she said all kids test the parent to see what they will do so no real advice just love him .i love his hair he’s a beautiful boy 8dont cut my boys. Hair till kindergarten.ur a great mm thank u so much for sharing
Katie
Sorry about the typo it’s dark here in the Florida room
Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!
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My third child is 2 3/4, and his tantrums are still going strong! Sometimes I have to walk away from him because I am also feeling frustrated, angry, or at the end of my rope. Obviously I make sure he is safe first – but even if I just take 30 seconds to compose myself, I can come back and handle the rest of the tantrum more effectively than before.