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Anyone know when they start and how long they last for? and if there is anything to help the little one *besides the parents* to cope??
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Until they move out! My six year old still has her moments. The most important and effective thing I have done is really make an effort to get the child to use their words and talk about what they are feeling. Have you ever seen Nanny 911? I believe it is on TLC. That show has taught me a lot.
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Terrible 2's? You mean terrible 3's? My son was an angel at 2 now he is a little monster at 3 I hope it doesn't last too long! I have thought about Nanny 911.
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everyone makes a big deal out of the terrible twos, but trust me, it only gets worse as they learn more. the little demons get a manual on what b___tons to push to make mom and dad go nuclear. my five year old has just started body-slamming my 8 week old just to hear him cry!
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thanks all! dylan, that sounds so bad! I hope they don't stay too long in this stage.
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My little demon spawn has been getting into EVERYTHING! He knows how to open doors, climbs on everything, plays with the computer, tv, and anything else with b___tons. I say he's getting a head start on the terrible two's. I don't think anything but a nice roll of duct tape and a thick peice of rope will help. J/K. But seriously, I think the stages are: Tantrums, Annoying Questions, Whining, Fit Throwing, Sulking, and Rebeling, not nessacerily in that order. I have kids around me in all those stages lol.
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mommy, those are the stages of the dhs too(and most of those stages happen in one day!)
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My first started around 2-and-a-half and lasted until he was just over 3. My second started at the same age, maybe a month later, and is still going through them. What helped them? Good question... Patience (hard as that may be), clear /not mixed messages, an empty room to tantrum in safely, permission to let their emotions out without punishment, and lots of love.
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Oh, that's great advice CEM! Well put! If Hailey is having a bad moment, I whisper "ssshhhhhhh, come here", and give her the biggest hug. That works if she is having a screaming fit, or of she is just being plain difficult. Usually she stops what she is doing, and forgets about her hard day. When it doesn't work, I lock myself in the bathroom.
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Thanks Chelsey. I just wish I could put my theory into practice more often.... Oh well, at least I try! :)
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