Naughty 2 year old

[december]

Hi, DS turned 2 a few weeks ago, and its like since he has turned 2 he is so naughty.

I say no,, thinks its a joke and just laughs.

Throws things around the house all the time

Doesnt sit still, attention span a few minutes on one thing.

bossy bossy bossy

If i go in the pantry he will try and lock me in, thinking its hilarious

Going to bed, can be a nightmare, wants me to read him so many books to stall

Hmm, i could go on, but its just getting to me.. i am due anyday with another baby and exhausted, he is cutting his molars and maybe sensing about the new arrival , i dont know. anyone else, have a very naughty toddler, please i hope so !!!

[Butterfly_Princess]

I think this is why they call it the "Terrible Two's"
I wish i could help hun, but i cant, i havent even been there, yet...
Maybe you could try someting like time out, or even a sticker chart?? Im sure some of the other wonderful chikkies will pop in and give you some great tips!!

[SSmiles]

Yep, I'm hearing you...my DS is the same...he's gone nuts almost 'overnight'...but while he's very naughty with some things (ie mini-tanties when something doesn't go his way, throwing stuff, pushing other kids (ARGH!), helping himself to biccies etc) he has also had some good changes (ie getting into the car seat alone, lifting his bum up when I change his nappy etc). I guess it's just the 'terrible twos' that you hear about but hopefully it won't last too long!?!?!?

[MantaRay]

I certainly know what you mean. I found 2 to be a challenging age with DS1, but DS2 turned 2 a couple of weeks ago and he has taken the "terrible twos" to a whole new level. DS1 was really defiant, DS2 is defiant AND a tanty thrower! You have my sympathies. It is also likely that your DS is acting out more because you have a baby due any day. Kids seems to know that a big change is coming and the uncertainty can lead to these behaviours.

I highly, highly recommend Pinky McKay's book Toddler Tactics. It is a brilliant book for explaining toddler behaviour and has great ideas for dealing with it. Having an insight into why they behave this way is useful. In reality they are not being "naughty", so much as learning about boundaries, independence and emotions. How you help get them through this vital time in their development can have a huge impact on how long the behaviour will last and how they are able to deal with emotions later on in life.

I hope the behaviour settles down soon for you.