So, is this "last half of the year before a birthday being awful" thing true? DD turned 3.5 this month and today I've had the grand total of 6 meltdowns over some pretty daft things. She seems to want to defy everything that I say, for no real reason, and the throwing/kicking things in frustration has reached new levels. Is this normal and how do I get through the next 6 months? I used to be a calm and patient mum, but that was when I had 1 child! Raging pmt the last few days has meant me shouting at her, which makes me feel bad, and no doubt makes her feel and behave worse :(