Hi, I have to beautiful girls 2 1/2 & 6 months. The problem is my eldest daughter she is very smart speaks excellent and has a beautiful nature .. Well did.. the past month has changed you can not even speak to her with out having a melt down ! Literally over anything and does not calm down partner and I have tried talking to her calmly, giving her options,warnings , times outs and yes have even resorted to a smack on the bum which clearly didn't help at all we can place her in her room but that results in her throwing everything off the dresser sheets and pillows being torn off the bed and then her throwing herself at the bedroom door! Even yesterday as I was feeding my eldest I shut the window because of rain she threw one of her large toys in rage (because window got shut) and then 2 seconds later was completely calm... Iam at a loss the stress is building when is it more than terrible 2's
Also her diet is fantastic I've tried cutting out as much sugar as possible and she has plenty of attention with out her sister around I know there is a bit of jealously but that is not the main factor please help xx oh and just to add as well the past few months sinces this started happening I have noticed she is ridiculously hyper It's like I have given her a red bull or something similar Tia x
When is it more than terrible 2'S
When is it more than terrible 2'S
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Sounds normal to me! My little girl was the sweetest baby - always friendly happy and calm. As long as she was entertained she was fine. When she got to 2-3 she turned into a monster. No talking to her - did what you described - went into her room, threw herself against doors, screamed. I was extremely worried it was more and thought it could be autism or ADHD. However she is now 5 and although she still has her meltdowns she's gotten back to her usual self. I think at that age they are just starting to learn how to talk back and realise they can say NO! She might still be learning a healthy way to communicate and express her emotions. At the end of the day it could be more, but I wouldn't worry about it now. Wait until she about 3 and a half then take her to see a doctor than specialist. Continue feeding her a healthy diet with very little sugar. make sure she isn't eating too many carbs and is having lots of protein ( I read that can also impact behaviour in sensitive children ). Anyway good luck I hope it's just terrible 2's.
I have a tantrum thrower to, my son would hold his breath, hit his head, throw himself to the ground and would have 10 min tantrums on average and over anything. His now three and with a lot of persistence, patience, time, and activities he has settled down so much. It's so draining and tiring dealing with tantrums and behaviour with 2 year olds but it's ok, it gets easier and you are doing a good job, just pick one thing and stick with it, it could take weeks months or years but it will happen. My now almost mr 2 has the cutest tantrums 30 seconds- 2 mins and he just cries, they are becoming more and more but just talking calmly with him works and a cuddle or two after he finishes. You aren't doing anything wrong but if your mummy instincts are kicking in and saying there is more go see a doctor, always trust your judgement on your child.
OMG I FEEL LIKE I COULD HAVE WRITTEN THIS my daughter from the time she turned two til now(shes4) has had simple he tantrums are now so explosive that she takes all her clothes off and screams at nothing for its horrible I'm very much hoping she. Grows out of it as she's spose to start prep next year.