AIBU to ask for book recommendations for 'terrible 2's?'

[sweetcheeks2014]

Hello. My DD is 2.5 years. She is a great wee woman. I realise it is normal that she has meltdowns at her age and usually when I sit her on my lap and explain to her that she can't have something, needs to stop shouting because she can't have something, hit her wee brother, take toys of him etc she calms quickly and usually is quick to apologise. However there are times (usually at end of the day) when i think I should be more patient with her and wonder if there are any particular books you would recommend that helped you. Thanks in advance.

My little girl is the same age and loves the Tales from Acorn Woods books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

She also likes any books with noises and any book starring Peppa Pig. xx

Thanks- my DD loves reading but I was meaning books for me regarding managing toddler tantrums/ demands etc. DD rarely hits but can be very shouty and demanding, lying on pavement etc if she wants something etc and can't have it and by end of day I am tired and felt maybe some reading on strategies to handle it better/ communicate more effectively might help.

I found Toddler Calm to very useful in managing my expectations and in trying to manage my 2 year olds tantrums (I have twins who are 3 in August).
They have courses as well and i did attend one about 6 months ago which was really good and nice to speak to others going through the same things and hear their coping strategies as well as speak to a trained advisor. Much less tantruming and shouting going on around here now days though i am counting down the days until September and nursery.
Worth a read in any case. Can get it from amazon paperback or kindle.

www.toddlercalming.com/

I really like Toddler Taming by Dr Christopher Greening. He has practical ideas and also helps you to see things from the toddler's point of view. I saw him years ago on a TV documentary about different approaches to tackling behaviour issues with children (eg sleep problems, biting) and found him both humane and credible.

He's also written books to help with parenting both babies and older children.

I second Toddler Taming by Dr Christopher Green - there is also a sequel called Beyond Toddlerdom (for up to 12 year olds). His books a lovely blend of common sense and humour, the illustrations are great too. If you need a bit of perspective you can just read a few pages and you'll put the book down laughing. They're a great sanity saver.

Hahaha! Sorry, totally misunderstood! I blame pregnancy hormones and said DD who always tried to climb on my head if I use my phone. (Couldn't possibly be my own stupidity!)

We have New Toddler Taming by Dr. Christopher Green which has been really helpful.

Another vote for toddler taming, it's the only parenting book I ever read - before reading it I was allergic to the very idea of parenting books, and after reading it I didn't feel the need to read any others. Funny, humble, practical advice that isnt written with the aim of making you feel guilty.

Great thanks all. Will check out website and Toddler taming. paddy pants I know what it is like!!

"What does it mean to be 2?" by Jennie Lindon is excellent if you want to understand the reasons behind a child's behaviour.
Jennie is a well respected child psychologist and Early Years lecturer.

Marking my place.

I liked a lot "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk".
And I also recommend parenting courses. People think they're an admission of failure, but they're a really good way of sharing ideas with other parents, and I know things have been much calmer in my house since I did one 3 years ago (it was for older kids, though).

I have order Toddler taming and will check out What does it mean to be 2. I have not looked into partnering classes but will make enquires now- thanks all.