Tag Archives: terrible twos

Thanksgiving in the Emergency Room

We have been very fortunate. Up until this point, neither of my younger children had ever wound up in the emergency room. That all changed on the night before Thanksgiving, when our adventurous two-year-old (his first word after Mama and Dada was “uh-oh”) obtained a gash that required emergency care. It was our fault really. While our older children were sent off to bed, we kept our youngest up while we were finishing up putting the Christmas tree together. It was a way to spend some time with him alone, and finish up our task without the interruption of the … Continue reading →

Using Compromise with a Toddler

There is a reason that they call it the terrible twos. Two-year-olds tend to want to assert their own independence and opinions, even if they don’t quite make sense to us. A limited vocabulary also adds to their frustration because they can’t always communicate what they want and may have trouble being understood. While you may be surprised that this discipline technique works (notice that discipline means guidance; it does not mean punishment), compromise can be a very effective of dealing with some of the issues that we face with the terrible twos. It gives the child a sense of … Continue reading →

The Terrible Twos Might not Wait for the Second Birthday

It happens to just about every parent—it seems that overnight your cute, acquiescent, adorable and bubbly baby turns into an independent monster overnight shouting “No!” and “Mine!” at every interval. Alas, you may be expecting the arrival of the terrible twos but surprised to find that they don’t always wait until after the second birthday… I think that parents of the newly verbal, vocal, and opinionated toddler need to hear that they have done their job! Congratulations are in order if your child is starting to assert her independence and has learned how to make her wishes, wants, and needs … Continue reading →

Young Newton & Young Einstein – When Your Toddler Is In To Everything

Every parent dreams of the day when their toddler begins to walk and explore the world around them. But when their child turns into a young explorer bent on taking apart the world and investigating every nook and cranny, they could be ready to rip their hair out. If this describes you and your toddler, take heart – this exploratory nature is not only normal; it’s a desirable quality in a child. Curious Children, Wandering Hands, Terrible Toddlers It seems odd that curiosity could lead to terrible toddlerhood, but let’s be honest – when your toddler gets into everything it … Continue reading →

Stay In Control – Toddler Trouble

The Terrible Twos have their name for a reason, but toddlers can often be terrible before and after two – it just seems that two is the average age that most toddlers start to get into trouble. The cause of the trouble is usually your baby’s bids for independence. Babies are intensely curious and what they are most curious about is the world around them and how they can get to it. Maintain Your Calm It’s important to remember that while your baby may have already learned the word no and understands your tone of voice – they are not … Continue reading →

Moving with Baby

When it comes to moving your family from one house to another – it is difficult enough to manage, but when you are moving with a baby – it takes on a whole new twist. There’s no one hundred percent full proof way to make the move easy, so it’s important to keep the following tips in mind. Remember, babies enjoy their routine – a move disrupts their routine in a rude and abrupt fashion because there is very little way to ‘prepare’ baby for changing their environment and spending a day or three in upheaval. Babies Under Six Months … Continue reading →