For parents who have a 2 year old

[tina_k]

So happy to hear it's not just us! My biggest struggle is with throwing things on the floor.. Food, drinks, toys, my phone! Whatever she can get her hands on. I'll say "Amelia, don't throw that on the floor please" and what do you know, bang, every time. I've tried calmly explaining, I've tried naughty corner, I've tried yelling!! I dont know how to make her stop!!!

[1pj]

im so glad i found this im going crazy at the moment,just when i think ive got something figured it all goes pear shaped!DD wont go to bed,wont listen,chucks tannys....the list is endless,i have been trying not to get so annoyed,i feel all i do is get angry with her and stressed so have been trying to not get annoyed especially at small things but i feel i cant help it sometimes,weve just done the cot to bed transition too and was all going well except tonight of course when me and DH wanted some alone time and ive lost count of how many times she has been up and yet had no sleep today and had a big day sheesh can i give up coz i feel like it!

[BrightSparkles]

Oh I hear you! Every day is a struggle. Getting dressed is major drama here every day. Good idea OP, I will try her with a choice and see if that stops the drama. I constantly get "na ah mummy, no, stop" at everything.

We try and do the choice thing here but it doesn't work much. I just have a VERY stubborn child!!
I'm over it at the moment too. I'm exhausted, i'm cranky all the time and i just don't enjoy parenting a 2 year old? Tell me it's gets easier with the second one!

[butterfly_warrior]

Mine has also discovered the powers of the word NO... and is using it to the full. Of course, sometimes he really means yes, but is just in a pattern of saying no to everything.

Still, I found getting from 1 to 2 much harder than having a 2 year old - the communication skills help for a start!

BW

[Little Chicken]

I have done the offering choices when getting dressed for two days now with great success. Two mornings tantrum free! It has been bliss. Now to sort out the bath time issues.