Thread: I cannot handle my toddler anymore!!

Quote: Originally Posted by _betsy_ I love this thread. It's so the epitome of the phrase "misery loves company." Things that are working right now: Less TV More outdoor time (so not looking forward to real winter weather soon!) DD has turned into a cuddlebug (!!!) but it must be on HER terms and at HER initiation Things that are not working: She STILL doesn't get that she's not allowed to pick up the baby....

Thank you Meg's Mom. Its nice to hear from someone who has survived with their sanity intact. I'm so depressed when I wake up each morning..can't cope with another day of the toddler wars. This too shall pass..this too shall pass. right?

Thank you for the replies. I find that I do try all the suggestions sometimes to no avail.....those are the days that just seem so bad. I find the closer he comes to 3 the worse he gets. I feel so bad fighting him but sometimes I am just so tired and my patience wains. (We have a 5 mo old who is still up a lot at night). My dh thinks that i am too easy on him and that is why he acts the way he does. I just wanted to hear from other moms of...

Quote: Originally Posted by LionTigerBear Anyway, I wanted to mention that one thing that really really makes a difference for some kids is food allergies or intolerances. My son is allergic to dairy and wheat and we had recently tried reintroducing some of each and each time it made his behavior AWFUL. Ugh. Also, he has to be on a sugar-free diet, too, or else he gets crazy. So, something to consider. Yes, this. Not for my own DD, but for...

Quote: Originally Posted by happy2bamama Is it easier the second time around in terms of being able to handle all this stuff? The second time around it a whole new ball game- you, the parent are more expreienced to deal with it- but you get a new kid with a whole different presonality, so its a flip up.

Second the rec for Your Three Year Old . The authors are Ames and Ilg, and I have appreciated every book in the series.

When I dropped DS off at preschool today, he was SO independent. He's usually fine, but always likes that I'm there, but today he was off and running and one of the teachers told me afterward, "He had a really independent day today!" so we're going through something! And it's cool that he's learning so much and feeling so big and powerful, but man, I can't do it 24-7! About books - I am looking...

I love this thread. It's so the epitome of the phrase "misery loves company." Things that are working right now: Less TV More outdoor time (so not looking forward to real winter weather soon!) DD has turned into a cuddlebug (!!!) but it must be on HER terms and at HER initiation Things that are not working: She STILL doesn't get that she's not allowed to pick up the baby. When she wants to play with something...

My 2 1/2 yo dd is very trying in general. The constant tears, whining, crying, etc. I have no advice but wanted you to know that I get it! In fact I'm glad I read your post today because just earlier I was wondering if other parents have to deal with the constant whining and crying like I do. It's enough to drive a person mad!

I have a spirited two year old, so I can relate. What saved me were two different approaches, re-framing his so-called challenging traits, and re-organizing the environment. One of the things you can do is try to re-frame his behaviours in positive terms and it helps to feel more positively towards him. Some of these awful 'toddler' behaviours are actually pretty admired in the 'real' adult world. Instead of stubborn, I...