Hi my DS is 2.4 years and has always been quite an intense baby. He started to settle down with fussing, sleep issues etc around age 20 months or so, and became more pleasant and enjoyable. Last week I swear he has morphed into another child! Huge tantrums such as hitting himself, head butting the door when he gets frustrated and generally so defiant. Getting him to bed takes forever and I'm literally losing the will with it all lately. I know the 'terrible two's' are a normal part of childhood but I just feel like it's one thing after another. From your experience does this 'phase' settle nearer to him turning 3yrs?! Going out is becoming so difficult and everything is a huge battle. Just some reassurance would be great. Xx