Do toddlers just get worse at age 3? My daughter is about to be 3 and recently she will not stop talking she won’t take no for an answer and she’s been refusing diaper changes and baths she will only drink water and it has to be room temperature, this evening she grabbed 2 handfuls of the cats food and threw it at them like she’s feeding birds
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Why is she still in diapers? And she needs discipline
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First off, at 3 she should not be wearing diapers - she should be potty trained by now. This makes me question if your parenting is the whole problem.
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People refuse to pop that butt or hand and then wonder why their kid turns out to be a menace to society 
Could be pull ups?!
My oldedt was almost 4. Just didn’t wanna. Judging rude ppl you guys are
But yes
Kids do get worse
And can be jerks. Show her if she wants to pick up the food. To hold it out to try and feed them. And the not wanting to be changed… shes a kid and you’ll have to always pin them down lol
Dont even bothering reading the other comments. Youre trying your best mama. Keep it up.
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If she’s refusing diaper change then it’s past time to potty train her. And she shouldn’t be allowed to refuse anything. You’re the parent. A swat on the bottom won’t hurt a bit.
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Excuse me, my son was still wearing pull ups to age 5. It’s not a parenting issue. It’s quite common actually. All kids develop at a different levels. Also, later on my son was diagnosed as having autism. So don’t parent shame someone for their child still being in diapers!
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Wow momma I’m sorry these women are being so judgemental of your child. Not all kids are potty trained by 3.
And yes 3 year olds are worse than 2 year olds. They can be monsters at that age. Consistency is key. They will get better. Stay strong momma! You got this!
Lol welcome to Parenthood!! Kids are terrible 
but it’ll get easier with time… Eventually
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She should be potty trained by now??
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3-4 blows the 2s out of the water. They are figuring out how to human and it’s not easy. Be patient .
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Everyone says it’s the terrible 2s when in fact it’s most certainly the terrible 3s to look out for! My daughter is a devil dog most days does the exact same as yours! Have patience work with them all we can really do is teach them right from wrong!
Do not listen to these horrible people they kids are finna grow up with major trauma problems!
Not every child is the same! Some take longer than other to learn! That’s just life!! Don’t swat them on the but unless you are that kind of parent but I full heartedly support not whooping buts! I will never whoop my child why? Because we can calm down & talk it out before it gets overwhelming for all of us.
Maybe a 3 minute time out yes we’ve done it & it actually works for the most part! All I can say is don’t over stress because that’s never good on any of you! When you catch an attitude yourself your child feels that & will act out even more.
My daughter is 3 still in diapers because she’s afraid of the toilet we’ve tried everything it’s a work in progress I promise! My daughter doesn’t talk fully yet she says a few things we’ve been working on it for a while like I’ve stated above NOT EVERY CHILD IS THE SAME OR CAN LEARN RHE SAME it takes time & patience! Much love to you & your babe momma!
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Kids reflect what they are taught. 
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Yeah this is all 100% normal.
Ahh. You’ve got a Threenager.
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Very normal. My third will be 2 in a couple weeks & I forgot how challenging this age is. My oldest is 10 & I have an almost 7 year old. However, it does get easier. Remember you are doing a great job, they are testing you at this age to.
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Last part was very funny . But i wouldn’t laugh infront of toddle, as they like any other humans trying to make happy their loved once. I would have just make her to pick up all food, one by one. Water is good, she at age doesn’t need milk, and juices are bad for their teeth. With diapers I would just go down and looking straight to her eyes will tell that it will hurt her bump if not changed and leave her until she will ask to change
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With all 4 of my kids, ages 5-7 were the hardest so far.
They are 5, 7, 8, and almost 11. Baby and toddler years, before school, were easiest for us. They pick up on others behaviors at school.
Oh that’s the worst age in my opinion although mine is only 3½…and my older is a boy so he dosnt count hahaha girls are much more stubborn! Stand your ground, if she says no when you ask her or tell her to do something, I usually give ONE warning before I assist them in listening ( meaning you mimic the behavior you want with her) and when she dosnt listen then…okay then you may go have a seat at the table until your ready to listen. Usually I have to place her bc she won’t walk there lol but just don’t give in and always stick to your words or she’ll know she can break through
I have raised 2 children until adulthood. I am now raising my granddaughter. I have had her since birth. My granddaughter will be 3 next month. I have always said and still believe that 3 is much harder than 2. Consistency is the only thing that works. They are pushing boundaries at this age and its important to be consistent. Boy, it sure is a struggle.
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My Mom taught me:
Terrible Twos
Trechturious Threes
Ferocious Fours
FINALLY FIVES
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I was also under the impression that after 3 it got better…and it does in a lot of ways but also yeah, it gets worse in some ways too.
My son is almost 6 and MAN he is finding new ways to skyrocket my blood pressure DAILY. 
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7 sons (2 with ADHD) and no way was that behavior allowed 
It’s been my experience with my children and now grandchildren that they go from the “terrible twos” to the “hellish three’s”.
The fact the she likes water is awesome juice isn’t good and if she’s refusing milk try 1% in a colored cup so she doesn’t see it’s not water. My son tries to eat dog food or put food or drink on the floor to eat like the pups 
My son is 2 and he loves to scream that’s how he talks we are on him 24/7 to lower it down cuz it drives me crazy lol only advise to give us to be consistent on what your trying to teach . Turn situations into a game/challenge for her so she responds differently
Depends on the child, but every child is worth having. I am a Sr. and I am so blessed to have each one.
Sounds like you are letting her run the show
They all go through phases with all ages… just wait until teenage years, elementary age… kids at school can be nasty, & bully kids then kids bring it home and upset & will act out… be prepared for all ages… even us adults go through phases
Terrible 2’s
Troublesome 3’s
Frantic 4’s
Fearsome 5’s
Satanic 6’s.
lol sounds like a typical 3yr old tbh. Mine started at 1.5 and is now 6 and it’s just a new level of terrible lol 