Guest guest Posted March 29, 2002 Report Share Posted March 29, 2002 Jill: Abby's Terrible 2's began when she was around 14 mos I'd say. She has slowly gotten better & better behaved. Her tantrums started when she was around 15 mos - like Kendra, I also ignore her fits. I just walk away & 2 mins later she's usually fine. She rarely has tantrums any more, at least not like when she was 15 mos.. I really laugh at her now, not in front of her, but it is quite funny if you think about it. I'd say for Abby anyway, age 14 mos - 18 mos were horrible! That was her peak naughtness! As soon as she turned 19 mos, she has been so much better, she's still a far cry from an angel, but much better Since last summer (about 15 mos old) I haven't been able to take her to the mall with me, but up til 4 wks ago (on her 2nd bday) she was an angel at the grocery stores. I used to take her to the store just to get out of the house sometimes - not any more! You go from one issue to the next with kids don't you???? LOL. Happy Easter. Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > Kendra and Debbie, > How old were your toddlers when they started getting seriously > difficult? Mine have just started tantrum-throwing, its really funny > because they are totally bad with my DH, and they don't seem as into > it with me. Probably because I am Queen of Baby Wrestling, LOL. > (yeah, right). When should I start to dread taking them out? People > are always stopping me in the mall to tell me how well-behaved my > twins are, like I had something to do with it! (they are almost 16 > mos old, BTW). > Hugs to all, > Jill Ramos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 It's nice to know I'm not alone here: has started throwing tantrums and he's only going on 15 months old!! And you know how at first its really stressful, then you walk away and he's thrasing on the floor (my husband thinks you should yank him up and not let him lay there, so I'm wrong to let him wallow in self pity too), or I've done time out- your already unglued, and then have your DH tell you its all your fault that he's throwing a tantrum!!! I have tried to make him read articles that this is something most kids do- but he likes to blame me for every little whine, every little fit- as if I have spoiled him so (hardly the case) that when he doesn't get his way, now its my fault! How do you deal with a whiny kid and a whiny husband that thinks your at fault for every little thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have threatened the " D " word because I am so mad that I'm the main caretaker (besides daycare!) and he is telling me how to run the show like he is all-knowing! Faulty mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Yep, that's what we do. When is " throwing down " we just walk away and say, " You can come and join us when you are done " . It is just so common for kids that age to have temper tantrums. It's certainly not your fault!! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Oh !!! It's not your fault! I think every kid will have at least a tantrum or 2!! I really don't think it's anything you can prevent. You and your hubby just need to figure out a way to agree on how to deal with it. It's never fun when spouses disagree on how to raise the kids. Both of my sisters go thru that crap, and it's certainly not fair. Keep your chin up girlie! kendra Re: Re: Toddlers It's nice to know I'm not alone here: has started throwing tantrums and he's only going on 15 months old!! And you know how at first its really stressful, then you walk away and he's thrasing on the floor (my husband thinks you should yank him up and not let him lay there, so I'm wrong to let him wallow in self pity too), or I've done time out- your already unglued, and then have your DH tell you its all your fault that he's throwing a tantrum!!! I have tried to make him read articles that this is something most kids do- but he likes to blame me for every little whine, every little fit- as if I have spoiled him so (hardly the case) that when he doesn't get his way, now its my fault! How do you deal with a whiny kid and a whiny husband that thinks your at fault for every little thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have threatened the "D" word because I am so mad that I'm the main caretaker (besides daycare!) and he is telling me how to run the show like he is all-knowing! Faulty motherFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 , I walk away and laugh to myself too- the faces he makes- he could win an oscar he's such a faker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 Debbie, I have warned DH that the sisterhood is on to his ways and is threatening a showdown if he doesn't get with the program:) Thanks for the back-up! I have printed out so much stuff, have books on development, and he even refused to read them- because he thinks he has experience with children that a book is not the same as hands on. Yeah, well, I babysat too and its not the same as having your own! I will walk away when he starts throwing a fit, but my DH thinks I shouldn't let him lay there, that I should demand that he stand up (don't think for a minute I don't make up my own mind on each given situation!). I could put him in time-outs and then give him a hug and of course my husband will see the hug part and think I let him get away with everything! I will win the war, don't worry! BTW, he's the first baby on my side, and my husbands nieces and nephews (total of 4) are in CA- we are in FL. Thanks for your words of encouragement! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 Thanks Kendra- your right its not fun when we both have different ideas of parenting. Although we agree on most things, he grew up very poor and I grew up fairly nicely so what he thinks is spoiling, I think is just a darn nice way to grow up (among other complaints!). We're working on it- but I'll keep you all posted when I need some back-up! Thanks for the words of encouragement! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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