Whinging 2 year old!!

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I have a generally happy, bright 2 year 3 month old, he goes to nursery 1 day and 2 am, I work 2 days. He's fantastic at nursery and generally good for his grandparents and dad but for me he is very vocal and cries to get what he wants (I don't give in) and generally whinges a LOT!!!! Any advice or similar experiences please. Xx

Sorry ds I can't hear you when you talk like that. .

Works for me!

That's pretty much standard behaviour at that age.

Try giving him two choices. - walk nicely and hold my hand or get in the buggy - type of thing. You can use this with practically anything especially food and toys.

And distractions. He whines because he wants a biscuit. You say no, he keeps whining, you keep saying no - you are now in a downward spiral of him whining and you saying no and both of you getting annoyed. So distract him, offer something he can have or complete distraction by saying lets go and find the dirty washing to put in the machine, can you put it all in for me please? Well done, shut the door, press the button. Then encourage something else and hopefully they forget the bloody biscuit or whatever he's whining for.

Standard for that age, they always behave better for others, the buggers!

Going through the same with my 2yo DD!

Distraction works best and "I don't know what you are saying, calm down and talk to me properly please". It still happens a lot but it is getting easier to move on from them.

Yes!!! My DD is a nightmare at the minute. If I so much as blink at the wrong moment or God forbid - offer her a drink - she goes absolutely ballistic and the whining doesn't stop for hours. I've often found myself screaming and rocking back & forth on the floor holding my head and crying

Going through the same with my almost 2yo, it's grim and lasted for around 18 months with my first, I thought the twos were bad until the 3's came along sorry I know it's not much help

Mine is really whiny too :( I'm not the most patient person, and when she starts crying (for no reason) I just want to leave the room. No idea how to deal with it productively.

Thanks guys, I do try to distract him but he's wise to it!!! I guess I just have to ride it and do my best! Xx

It's the same in my house. I feel your pain
I'm losing the will and my patience.....