I totally get that as she only has a few words and can't properly communicate it'll be frustrating for her and the only way she can express that frustration is by tantrums, crying etc.
What I find really tough to deal with though are the apparent 'no flippin' reason whatsoever' situations.
For example at lunch just now I offered her a yoghurt, she got all excited, had a few mouthfuls, then gave me the spoon so I said "do you want mummy to do it" to which she says "yeh" (and I am aware she'll say yes and mean no and visa versa!). So I take the spoon and proceed to get some yoghurt to which she says "no no no" whilst shaking her head looking all upset so I give her the spoon back to which she pushes it away and starts crying. And sometimes when she cries it ends in her throwing up, which it very nearly did this time.
I feel I have a decent amount of patience with most other things but find my tolerance levels are pretty much on zero when she behaves like this.
Just wanting to know from other parents that this is "normal" and if anyone has any tips?
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DD is REALLY testing me!!
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Taler · 03/08/2015 12:03
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