Tantrums tantrums and more tantrums
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Ahhh, same, my daughter wakes up multiple times during night, crying , and asking for milk, I think either molars or ears bothering her. I am taking her to ENT. Sometimes I give her Tylenol for soothing. She started biting and hitting too when she is frustrated and bored or tired. You are not alone my friend, we are in same situation.
Same situation and we just have to breathe through it with her. It is hard at times and I’ll throw a show on she likes or a snack to give me a moment.
I take my son outside for fresh air if he’s having a tantrum at home (always works…but I can’t always do this) or step away from him when he’s hitting or biting. I say “please don’t hit me I’m going to move away.” Mostly, we either 1) try sit with him while he’s upset so he knows it’s okay, or 2) get up and move away. We move away if he’s hurting us
I'm right there with you mama. My son doesn't throw tantrums but rather cries so loud you can't get through to him. I try offering comfort items and he throws them, I offer a hug and that just irritates him more. It breaks my heart but all I can do is sit there until he's done.then we talk about what it was he wanted and illiterate give it to him or explain why he can't have it. He has an expressive speech delay and I can't tell what is "terrible twos" and what is communication frustration.
Pretty early into the "terrible twos" phase I started this game where the more worked up and loud she got, the calmer and quieter I got. It works great out in public if she starts screaming, I'll get real close and whisper to her what I expect from her "please don't yell" or "take some breaths and calm down" and then what would happen if she didn't "we will leave here and go home and be all done having fun". This has helped both with my own internal regulation and to show her that her irrational behavior was not ok and was not going to get her what she wanted. Also, with big life changes it can cause both of you to feel more disregulated and distressed. I'm currently in an adjustment period with my own separation from my BD. So just having grace both with her and yourself goes a long way. Being stern is sometimes necessary especially during morning time when there's places to be. Being as structured as possible while giving her options when you can will go a long way. And remember you're doing great!
I thought mine was just having bad tantrums until I noticed she had her 2nd molars coming in. I give her motrin and make sure she has her drink. I also try to keep her busy bc when she gets bored otherwise she whines.