I does get easier, my 2 eldest I dont seem to scream at them as much these days being 5 and 7, my 4 year old is still going through the not listening thing. He will be looking at you as if he is listening, but ask him a question and I get a blank look.... It drives me absoloutly insane that I want to pull out my hair.
My DS is the same *sigh* the running away thing is driving me batty - thinks it is all a big game but I suppose when you're 2 it is! Coles have this cute little mini trolleys now - perhaps give him a list with pictures or cut out the labels on old boxes of products you buy and put him in charge at over 2.5 yrs I reckon it might work... I tried with my DS but he's not quite ready, he did give it a read hot go till he spotted chocolate guess what the trolley is full of.. so he is in trolley seat - kicking and screaming and me trying my best not to yell whilst protecting his 3 month old brother from it all!
Here is to hoping the phase ends soon - or I will loose my voice!
I think at some stage we all seem to find ourselves turning into a screaming monster. Especially on days when we are tired, busy and the kids push every button they can. You are definitely not alone
A friend on mine had a DD toddler that was completely out of control so she did a Positive Parenting course which was run by the local council, it only cost $20 which was for the workbook. The change in her DD within a few months was astounding. She became an absolute pleasure to be around and I have barely heard mum raise her voice since. I understand that many councils throughout Australia run this course. I have done the course and I can honestly say it is well worth it. If you are interested in something like this then I would start with contacting your local Maternal Health Nurses as they would know what is in your area.
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