She goes from this
To this
in about 2.2 seconds. She is a walking tantrum. I worry about if I'm handling this correctly, do I ignore it, scoop her up and make it better, time out??? I still think she's too little for time out. I really feel like I'm at a loss sometimes about this. She's a happy kid-until something sets her off, and watch out. Screaming, kicking fits!!! The most recent was over a box of Crayons (sorry about that Nancy). Anyone have any tips? I've read all the google info, talk calmly, ignore it, blah blah, but real life advice is what I need.....
when I say "I" that includes Brian too:)
To thisin about 2.2 seconds. She is a walking tantrum. I worry about if I'm handling this correctly, do I ignore it, scoop her up and make it better, time out??? I still think she's too little for time out. I really feel like I'm at a loss sometimes about this. She's a happy kid-until something sets her off, and watch out. Screaming, kicking fits!!! The most recent was over a box of Crayons (sorry about that Nancy). Anyone have any tips? I've read all the google info, talk calmly, ignore it, blah blah, but real life advice is what I need.....when I say "I" that includes Brian too:)
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Hi,
Nikki's friend Abbie here. You are describing my daughter here. I finally started bending down to her level, telling her "mommy doesn't like this... you're okay" and then walking away. She would cry big time and then come looking for me with a hug. We would say sorry and carry on like normal. They're all so different so good luck. You're a wonderful mom and your blog shows how much you love those cuties!
Oh.....the crying picture of Miss Klaire made Grandma very sad!!!
Erika, as we talked last night, this is the age where they start with the tantrums and the separation thing again. I remember one of my friends once saying, "I think the 'Terrible Twos' start at 18 months!:)
Do you remember Emily's tantrums? (Sorry Em, but you had some good ones!) I just remember that if I got involved in them, like trying to calm her, or trying to talk to her, or sometimes even trying to pick her up....she would just have none of it and it almost seemed to make it worse. When I walked out of the room and just ignored her.....told her I would be back when she calmed down, then it wasn't that much fun anymore cause nobody was watching.
Of course, though, this all depends on if you have company in the house, and you don't want her screaming through that, or if you are in a store. I have abandoned more than one shopping cart full of 'stuff' to make a quick exit with a screaming kid.
I would tell you not to worry about this too much, but I know that isn't going to happen. You are a worrier, just like me.....we worry about our girls!:)
But, I am going to try to tell you not to worry so much about it. All kids go through these stages, and always remember, they do end. I am also anxious to see what other advice you get. I will be checking back throughout the day!!
Love, Mom
Erika,
I think Matt got his first time out about now or before, he may have even been one. I know he was young! It helps that he had seen Seth get one already. A time out doesn't hurt anyone and they UNDERSTAND. It is amazing how much they understand. I even stopped in Wal-Mart one day with Seth in the basket and told him you are in time out right then and there. It worked. Be sure and get a picture because they are so cute when they are sitting there. That has always been my hardest thing, staying firm with them because they are so darn cute. I wish you luck. I really like Miss Jo's way on that Nanny show where she makes them sit for a minute for their age and then tells them why they are in timeout and then makes them say sorry. We always make sure to say your forgiven and then give them a big hug. Anyway, count your blessings that they can't express themselves verbally yet! It only gets better so get your bluff in now.
Love to you all and keep being the wonderful mother you are! They are going to be wonderful little people because of you two.
Jerri
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