Help! Feeling really shit atm as my DS, who is 26 months is really getting into the terrible 2’s thing recently. He’s always been a ‘strong willed’ little boy since I can remember, but on the whole he is independent, very bright, funny and loving. But just the last few weeks he has started hitting me (and his dad) across the face, headbutting etc in temper. He also throws things and knocks things off tables in temper too. He throws toys at me, he is now refusing all food (despite always being a relatively good eater before), kicks off getting in the bath, kicks off getting out of the bath, refuses to let me brush his teeth etc. He also does this very very loud high pitches scream repeatedly- for no reason, it’s blood curdling! When we tell him to stop he does it all the more. I just feel like it’s a constant battle atm. I’ve posted before about his willfulness in the past but this is really getting me down.
I know a lot don’t agree with it but we do do the naughty step for 2 mins when he’s really bad. And I try to firmly explain that no that’s not acceptable etc. It’s hard not to get stressed with him though especially with the screaming.
Just looking for some words of wisdom or advice as I feel like it’s my fault and I’m doing something wrong. Tell me this gets easier?!