How can I deal with my toddlers attitude?

My suggestion, Watch the Super Nanny, I love that show… And hey if it don’t work, you still get to watch a awesome show.

BE CONSISTENT :bangbang: never ever ever give in to the tantrum

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Consistency and follow through with consequences you give.

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Consequences and stay consistent

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The terrible twos! It’s a real thing. She’ll outgrow it.

Yup. Ive carried my screaming kids out of a store once or twice :joy::face_with_symbols_over_mouth:

Sternness & smack on the fanny

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Tough love let her kick and scream it’s apart of her growing but be firm and do not negotiate with her when she’s fussing. Simply step over her and walk away she will pick herself up and she will follow you don’t worry she won’t get lost in her fits. I have 5 step kids and two teenage boys of my own I never had to spank any of them I was very firm and never negotiated with any of them. God bless

Welcome to momma life. They are kids. They are gonna throw fits… You sign on for that when you have them :rofl::rofl:

Good luck!!! It gets worse from there. Lol.

I’m just getting into this phase! Soooooo fun!

Girl pop her on the hand or the butt she will get right

Get right with Jesus and just remember she’s a version of you lol

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Ignore her. She will stop it if she is not getting attention.

We got a switch on the rear

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Wish I could help you but my miss 12 still does that now.

Just wait it gets worse at 3 :joy::joy:

They don’t call em terrible twos for nothing

No attitude here at all and it worked

My great grand daughter is 3 she is bad

Whoop that ass! A few taps is all it takes. You’re the boss

I told my child the naughty people will come.

Redirect redirect redirect! Also don’t heighten the stress by adding yours, respond with understanding but stay firm… this is age appropriate behavior…just have empathy for her and try to express it “awe I know you don’t wanna leave right now and I’m sorry baby girl, but we get to go do… now” then redirect her attention to some other activity.

Ignore it. Tell her she gets nothing when she acts like that. If in public pick her up, dump her in her car seat, go home, down for a nap. Children usually act this way when they are tired, hungry, or frustrated. Remove her

Ignore her till her fit is over then ask her if she wants to talk about it.

Say no back to her. no sugar

A good light butt spanking and throwing her over your shoulder making her leave does my kids good and my kids are 10&5

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That’s just being a 2 year old :woman_shrugging:

It doesn’t end…lol I have 3 girls one boy

Mine is 11 and doing the same thing…:confused:

Put her in a corner. If that does not work. Take her favorite toy away. Until she can prove she can be good.

What y’all don’t do no more. Tat that bottom

Wine & lots of it! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Seriously, if you figure it out… Let me know! I have a 9 yr old, 7 yr old, & 4 yr old

If they’re throwing tantrums, don’t listen. To make them understand Talk, talk, talk to them, every opportunity you get. Don’t lose patience. It’s hard but keep trying. Change tone if needed once in a while.

Popped her on the ass. Start curving that behavior early its disrespectful and not tolerated.

Cry and eat chocolate in the bathroom

Ignore it. Three is worse🤣

Consistent time out.

Walking away
Ignore the behavior

Patience… it’s a phase

Spare the rod spoil the child

You all suggesting hitting a 2yo… smdh

I spank mine and went home

Butt whoopins worked great for me and mine. 🤷Js

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My son’s a successful 31 year old.
We Never laid a hand on him. We never had to.
If he acted up in public we left. Period. If he did something that required punishment he got time out early on but later it was solitary. He had his room with nothing but books.
My husband had him do piece work. His garage drawers were brought to the kitchen table and he sorted. He did the same with my kitchen drawers.
At night we read from a collection of books by Mercer. They were great kid’s books all about behavior.
At his parole hearing he’d write an essay or give us an oral speech about what he learned.
Both my hubby and I were smacked around and we wanted to break that chain. We agreed that all it did was teach us to be deceitful and try not to get caught. I learned how to feel humiliation is all. We both agreed it’s confusing to try to teach kids that violence is not what you use to get what you want…yet parents are doing the exact That.
We can learn from our parents in different levels.
Each generation learns and evolves in their own way.

Me and my Mrs once found a load of bondage gear , magazines , whips , chains etc under my 15 yr old sons bed , my Mrs said " what do you think we should do " , " for fucks sake don’t spank him " I replied , wee joke for you all ,

Maybe I need to make my profile public so I can get randos in my inbox :rofl::rofl::rofl: this looks fun

I would have them sit somewhere and shut the door and ignore it and tell them to come out when they are ready to talk like a big girl or boy in my case. But if we went to places and they threw a fit when it was time to go I would let them know hey if you keep acting this way we won’t come back and visit for awhile. And for store tantrums I would literally find a corner in the store and stand there with them until they were done I didn’t care about any looks or anything from other people because it’s no one else’s business and I don’t care what others think I wouldn’t let my child throw a fit and I wouldn’t feel stressed by the situation of others looking at me. They would stop because they wouldn’t want strangers to be looking at them either standing in the corner and crying. Eventually the more you stand your ground the more they stop with the tantrums don’t give in give a warning and follow through so don’t give a warning of something you wouldn’t actually do… my hubby has done that and seen the repercussions so now we are all on the same page and have family members follow through also because they don’t want their other loved ones having to do that and they miss out on the visits because of their tantrums.

No smacking at this age.
Toddlers are learning to individuate, so asserting themselves is perfectly normal part of their character and psychological development at this stage.

However, you should be teaching and modelling boundaries, choices and consequences for their behaviour.

Reward good behaviour, ignore bad behaviour, and follow up with consequence.

Give them choices so they understand that if they choose A, the consequence is XYX or they forfeit ABC

Eg if they throw a tantrum at mealtimes, you can try this
“You can either have the carrots or the peas, but you have to have one”
This way, you still have parental authority but you are also allowing them to understand that they can make a choice, which makes them feel independent.

Another example
“If you don’t put on your shoes, there will be no ice cream” this shows consequences for their behaviour.

Now if they refuse to wear the shoes or whatever, then you follow through on the consequence. The consequences should never be corporal punishment, but it should be removal of something they value.

Now if they throw a tantrum for not betting ice cream, you tell them ONCE “I told you before that if you didn’t put on your shoes there would be no ice cream. You didn’t and so there is no ice cream for you”

Ignore any dramatics they throw at this stage. They are testing your boundaries.

Eventually they’ll calm down.

The last thing you want to do at this stage of their development is to make them associate punishment with physical punishment. On the other hand, you don’t want them growing up bratty and entitled.

Good luck and don’t give up.
The toddler years are crucial in character and personality development

My youngest would lie on the floor no yelling, no screaming… Unless I went to move her then she’d scream bloody murder. I learned to just wait until she realized she wasn’t getting her way but I did so without interaction. I’d talk to others, say hello pleasantly, explain and apologize that she’s just throwing a tantrum but never engage her… Each time got shorter and shorter. It finally stopped after about 9 months when she realized she was literally not getting anything out of it. Good luck.

There is a good book something about your strong willed
Child. There is also love and logic. It’s a whole program. It will help you a lot in general with her going forward. If you’re interested in the book., dm me and I will get the authors name for you

I am dealing with a very angry and temperamental toddler, I have found that fighting anger with anger don’t work. So after my research I came up with these tips:
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Steps to comforting your angry child during an episode:

  1. Let them get it out, give them a minute to finish the screaming and stomping/jumping.

  2. Give them “time-in” bring them close to you try to console them by offering love not anger. * New research has shown that isolation techniques do more harm than good. Instead of sending a child to their room or an isolated time out seat offer them love and have them understand you know why they are mad.

  3. if step 2 hasn’t solved the outbreak proceed to assisting the emotion by offering the child to release their anger in a healthy way. Join them by designating a “hitting pillow” or aloe them to yell into a pillow. Purchase and designate some soft objects that they can take their anger out on such as small stuffed animals they can throw against a couch. This will help get the anger out and eventually turn into something funny.

  4. When all else fails resort to placing yourself in a “time-out” The technique is simple. “Communicate this to your child and make some room for yourself,” she explains. “You can say something as simple as ‘I can see that you’re upset, and I’m feeling upset too. I’m going to take a break over here for a few minutes, then I can check in with you.’ This way you can keep your child in sight but give yourself a few minutes to get your feelings under control.” Donhauser reminds us that this method is best used at home, so the child is safe when you’re not by his or her side.

*We all get angry, can you imagine being so pissed off and someone commands you to stop? Anger is a natural emotion and we need to understand it, not have a child fee like they are wrong for being angry.

The best responses I’ve heard (funny and realistic)

In the classroom 18mo-24mo when they threw a meltdown I would laugh and laugh so hard that I got their attention. After a moment they would stop, being very confused. Then ask them why they were so angry. Sometimes it was an actual problem but most of the time they got scared by how mad they got. Then their fear caused the meltdown.

My parents were owners of mom and dad looks and swatted us early on so all they had to do was threaten it and we behaved so we didn’t act our in public

Neither of my parents were not beyond giving us a reason to cry if we really were going to act our like that.

If she is leaving a public place that’s fun and freaks because she doesn’t want to leave. Tell her it’s time to share it. The manager said we can only stay so long until we have to share it with others and if we can’t leave nicely we can’t come back. I’m sorry sweetie.

Pick her up and carry her out

3 times rule.
1st time- tell you nicely to stop and redirect (don’t throw a fit in the store, come on are you ready to make art when we get home)
2nd time- told firmer with the parent look and warning of your selected consequences (my parents used swatting, I prefer bed/naptime of swatting for major safety violations) make sure it’s something you can live with. You better turn the car around etc.
3rd time - execute consequences. This needs to be final. There is no fourth warning. You just repeat the third step until they get it that you are not going to give then what they want etc.

Whatever you decide to do be sure to have a conversation with her about why this is happening and how she can avoid these things. Choose your words wisely. “well sweetheart I’m sorry you are upset that you got carried out if the store but you decided to sit on the floor and take off your shoes and scream when we were leaving.” Works a whole lot better than “well if you hadn’t freak out then you wouldn’t have a problem then huh?”
Not that I am accusing anybody but in the moment it’s hard to remember to still have kind words we are all human.

Consequences are the only option

Yeah, A good spanking on the butt, maybe will awaken her​:rage::rage::rage:

I made my boys look me in the eye, and I said, “WHO’S IN CHARGE???” They had to look me in the eyes and answer. This usually got their attention and made them simmer down. My kids never really threw full fledged tantrums. There was some whining and sassing but no full out, on the floor kicking and screaming. Sometimes they did get a swat on the bum, but that was more often than not, noise on their diaper or a mild sting through their pants that they learned was a warning that they were heading for deep shit lol. They tended to shape up quickly.

Ignore the tantrum if you can!

Ignore it and move on

bust that ass, just pop her butt

Ignoring their tantrums, praising them when they calm down and putting them in a time out when shit escalates worked best.

They need help from us handling their emotions. It’s our job to ride it out with them and teach them how to act.

Omg mine too
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Well all kids are different. Some amount of emotional wildness is super normal at that age. I have 3 boys all were very different and I had to do different things with each. My youngest just turned two and is doing the same things your little one is. Ok here we go!!

My first is a very easy child. All I have to do is explain what’s happening and he’s got it. So when he was little we just talked about everything constantly. When he did something bad I would say his name in a shocked voice and stress how much I didn’t like that and he has to better. Then I would explain what behavior was exceptible. Lots of explaining emotions. For example: I know you love the grocery store. It is a fun place isn’t it? It can be upsetting when we have to leave fun places. But. It’s not okay to shout and stomp. But don’t worry I know you won’t do something like that again my love, right! Kiss head, leave store I did that kind of thing all the time. Very hippy-dippy, very effective for him. Like I said an easy child. Lol.

Number two very headstrong, very emotional, but also extremely affectionate and desires to please me. He was ALWAYS in stuff. It seemed like he was my own Godzilla, he destroyed everything. He was also fond of crying fits. Over most things. Wrong color cup, car ride to long or short, not eating what he liked, being disciplined for anything, the word no :roll_eyes:. I think you get it. All things lead to crying and destruction. Also lots of talking I think it’s important children understand what’s happening, but also time-out for destroying things, a “firm voice” not yelling but mean sounding. A very “mean face” and complete and total consistency. If I would let him get away with something ONE TIME we would have to start all over. He spent most of 2 being in time-out or being scolded. Whenever he was a good I made a HUGE deal about it. Singing,clapping, picking him up, cheering. Saying Oh! You make me so happy when you do that!!! When your patient it makes me so proud of you! That was a very big-boy thing to do!!!

Number 3. I’ll admit I’m still in the trial and error phase with this one :sweat_smile: this child is a wild one for sure! Sweet as pie, but bad as fuck :sob::sob::sob:. He hits, licks, screams, slams himself on the floor, the whole 9 yards. I will say spanking made the hitting much worse, he didn’t seem to understand it was a punishment. He saw us make an angry face so now he makes an angry face and hits. So we cut out spanking unless it’s very serious. We stopped okay wrestling and whenever he hits we hold his hands firmly, and in a gentle voice tell him no and that’s not nice. He has to be gentle. Then he screams at the top of his lungs, but stopped hitting. We’ve been doing that less then a month and he’s much less violent. For the screaming, when ever he starts I immediately say “AHT AHT AHT” Louder then him and in a serious voice with a serious face. He stops. But it doesn’t prevent it from happening. It’s just because he’s mad/ frustrated and can’t express it yet, so we’re really working hard on getting him to talk. The more he talks the less he shouts. And the falling onto the floor we just ignore him. It’s almost completely stopped about a week into it. We just act like he’s invisible. As soon as he gets up we smile and talk to him. And still lots and lots of talking and explaining. I’m pretty sure he’s not listening at all though lol.

All in all, some kids are easy, some kids are hard. Be firm, loving, and consistent with whatever path you take and they’ll be fine by kindergarten.

Football carry that brat all the way back to the car. Nope! Mama don’t play that bullshit

Suggesting hitting a 2 year old child is pathetic and irresponsible. If you can’t control your anger and find decent ways to discipline, you shouldn’t be parenting at all.

Time out, no tv, no toys, no night time snack, no going outside, bed early, etc are all VERY effective. Spanking is just to make the parents feel better, it does nothing but harm a child’s mental development.

Thank god we have laws in place for this kind of shit. And no I don’t care if you turned out “good”, it doesn’t give you the right to hit children.

Be consistent,and loving.

Is her dad an asshole to you?

Mitchell Wiedenbeck did you ask for help with Holly? :rofl:

Follow through! Whatever you say, FOLLOW THROUGH with it. Say what you mean and mean what you say

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Popped their behinds

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Don’t allow it !!!
Who is the mom ?
If you need to spank her to let her know who is in charge , do it!!
For gods sake , put your big girl panties on and step up !

Parents seem to be too easy going these days. Stop being afraid to say no! You have the power to pick your child up and remove him/her from their fun experience if they aren’t listening or following rules. Put your foot down and quit letting your toddlers run your life.

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