The best way to know how to handle the terrible twos is to understand the signs, sometime between 1 and 4, your toddler will go through a phase. This phase is known as the terrible twos. Your sweet baby will start screaming and yelling, throwing tantrums and everything will turn into a battle. Knowing the signs that your child is going through this phase can help you handle this phase a little more easily.
Signs that your toddler is going through this phase may include: not listening, having tantrums, and some may even start hitting. These are just a couple of signs that your toddler is going through the terrible twos. This is just a phase, your toddler has found a new assertiveness. This is when your toddler wants to become more independent. The best way to deal with two terrible ones is by choosing your battles with your little one.
A great way to handle the terrible twos is to offer your child options that can help eliminate some tantrums. Instead of “What would you like for breakfast?” ask “Would you like an apple or a banana for breakfast?” This takes away the overwhelming feeling. Another good tip is to choose your battles, and when you choose one, stick with it, don’t give in to tantrums, giving in will only increase the problem. When your toddler has a tantrum, the best way to handle it is to ignore the behavior. Ignoring a tantrum will teach your toddler that yelling and yelling will not get away with it.
A great way to handle the terrible twos is to communicate with your toddler as much as possible, talk to him after he has calmed down about his behavior. Once your toddler has learned to express his feelings, this phase will begin to pass. Also, be sure to give your child lots of hugs and kisses, especially when he is behaving well, this will help encourage good behavior.