So I've had a "bad mom day." Before anyone jumps to conclusions, Hunter and I are both fine, no one was hurt or even bled I promise.
Look at this sweet face!!But here's my question to all the mom's out there, when do the terrible two's begin?? Ok, I know that may seem that the answer is OBVIOUS..Terrible Two's would probably mean they start at TWO. Ok I got that part, but it seems that over the past few weeks Hunter has developed this habit when he doesn't get his way. He screams and arches his back!! If we are walking somewhere he will just throw himself on the floor and SCREAM!!
So today was one of those days. It was beautiful outside and he was playing outside at the office, when I went to put him in the car he fought me tooth and nail...And we were going to the PARK of all places! I don't know, I hope it's a phase because it is exhausting, but every little thing is setting him off..We'll see! I don't feel like we are at the "Supernanny Phase" yet, but you tell me,
Any Advice is welcome...
1 comments:
Hi Laura,
The terrible twos do not have to be so terrible. Enjoy them.
My grandmother always told me to beat the terrible twos, you have to learn to "redirect." She explained that when a little one starts to throw his tantrum, you should quickly find something to redirect his attention. For example, you should point out a butterfly or a toy in the car, a special rock...anything that will redirect his attention from what he DOES NOT want to do!
Surely, you can remember all those car rides when we repeatedly listened to children songs...over and over to redirect Michael's attention. I would send you the tape, but you probably dont have anything in which to play the music. Better yet, why don't you plug in the Lady and the Tramp...that is an awesome diversion that never failed to do the trick!
Others may not agree with me, but I think it is important to give the little one a choice. As him if he wants to go straight home or go to the park. If he feels some ownership in the decision, he will be less inclined to sulk/act out.
Finally, never give in to one of the outburst. If you finally get sick and tired of his crying and arched back and give in, then the next time he will be content to cry even longer. While I know they can be exhausting, he will stop doing it if he doesn't get what he wants. That's all part of learning boundaries...and he's not too young to have boundaries established.
Okay...those are my two or three cents worth of comments. Hope you three are doing great. All is wonderful here.
Thanks for blogging!
Linda
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