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Hey! My son started a bit before 2, but the tantrums have been REAL. It has been hard! He seems to be worse with me than Dad or other people that watch him. We have been going out less because is it is difficult. However, I keep trying in hopes it will get easier. For my sanity it helps to get our sometimes. Hang in there! You're not alone! And you're not a bad Mom. It's developmentally appropriate at this age for tantrums. Sending love! I know it's hard
First, you’re not a bad mom! Second, I will say, you’re not alone! I’m standing here in solidarity with you. 🫡 We’re working through lots of big emotions over here, and the meltdowns are REAL! Just remember you’re helping him learn healthy limits and boundaries, you’re doing your best, and this shit is just hard sometimes 💕 I have to take a step back and remind myself he’s 2, and he’s only really been a “people” for about a year of that. The tantrums and outbursts are normal, and while they’re so frustrating and overwhelming to deal with, he’s still figuring out how to deal with what it means to be a person. I’m not going to lie, it doesn’t always help 😅 but I try. You’re doing great 💕
@Molly thank you so much for your words of encouragement! Yes, it seems like my little one is going through a lot emotionally. He’s really struggling with his behavior! I’m trying my best to help him but some days it literally takes everything out of me. I hope this passes soon and we can move forward and enjoy each others company once again lol
@Jody same here! My son is WORSE with me. He’s an angel at grandmas and behaves better with my husband too. I’m sure because he’s with me all day but lord can you give some of that behavior to dad? 😅 I too have been going out less because of the tantrums. I don’t have the energy to deal with it but I know it helps so he can learn but it’s so hard! Thank you for your kind words and I hope it gets better for you too 💕
@Kaitlyn thank you for your kind words ❤️ I agree the meltdowns are INTENSE!! It’s so hard keeping it together but I’m trying. It’s very helpful to remind myself he’s only two and learning which helps most times. I’m kinda glad to know I’m not the only one that’s having a hard time 😅.
My 2 year old is a handful, but she's an angel compared to her 4 year old sister. 🥴
Mine has been waking up at 7am in a full blown tantrum, and we are well past 3 fits and it’s only 10am lol. So needless to say, you’re definitely not alone! These days are mentally exhausting, but we got this!
@Lindsey when does it get better until they turn 5 lol
@Breanna oh no hang in there mama! I’ve had my fare share of 3 fits in one day it’s the worst! I now understand why my mom was always cranky and needed to lay down for a few minutes 🥲. But we got this! Even if we don’t want to do it lol 😆
I say go out, but let him run around because toddlers have a lot of energy and are explorers. I find it makes my daughter tired and parenting usually easier. We’re in the thick of it with tantrums too. Him having tantrums with you means your his safe space (tough for us mom though, but best advice is to keep your cool and take time for yourself away from the baby to recharge)
You aren’t alone I promise. Just do the best that you can do. It’s all we can do. It’s a lot for sure! But we got this!! Keep your head up mama.
Very exhausting. I try to be gentle and understanding but also what the heck. I do agree with you, the older generation just can’t recall us being hard to handle at this age too. It’s like we were perfect angels and we know that’s not true. The judgement is annoying.
I’m here with you. It’s A LOT. It takes so much out of you. I will say, my daughter had a big phase, it seemed like a very big learning development, her behavior struggled A lot. She’s come out the other side now, super chatty and more understanding of emotions. I try and remind myself, they have to learn EVERYTHING about these emotions and how to regulate them, and we’re not even that good at it. Stay the course. You freaking got this!!!