To think 2 year olds are bloody awful

[Liverpoolgirl50]

Just that really. I’m being driven to the edge of insanity.

Just turned 2 year old DD can be lovely, truly. Lots of kisses and cuddles and when she’s sweet she’s a darling, but 90% of the time is whinging, crying, refusing to put on shoes, acting like I’ve murdered her when I brush her hair, running away from me, throwing god almighty strops. Nursery say she is ‘quite emotional’ and she does have BIG feelings.

How normal is this? I am trying my bloody hardest to be a calm but fair parent. I give her 5 minutes in calm down time when she goes off on one, I kneel down and try and speak to her to explain that we need to do suncream/shoes to get to the fun part. She’s just pushing me to my limits and sometimes I get so frustrated I have to walk away.

Ugh.

Hey OP, any updates on this? Currently with a 2 year 3 month old who has become a in the last month to the point I contemplate driving off into the sunset. Older child never had the terrible 2’s like this so totally new experience - did it get better yet?

Really?... our autistic DC was the quietest toddler you could've met. Didn't tantrum, didn't really interact much and just passively went along with whatever was happening. ND isn't some excuse for bad behaviour it's developmental differences...

I found mine quite amusing and just ignored the tantrums even in public. But then I was only 21 and didn't really have any responsibilities. I used to find a safe spot outside and just let him run and run until he was tired.

@scousemouse92 oh I forgot I had even posted this! She’s 3.4 now and 99% of the time an absolute joy. She listens, chats to me and is really easy to reason with. I can’t remember when it got easier but most days are lovely now! We do have the odd day where she’s tired or just feeling those big feelings, as is expected, but SO much easier to manage now!

It definitely gets easier 🥰