https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 14:12:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-2s-loves-timeout#post-2252195 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 21:15:29 +0000 blackbird 2252195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is 28 months and we ask her if she wants a little bedroom time as a timeout when she gets insane and she often runs into her room and shuts the door. Screams a little, then plays quietly. I feel like it's totally ok, though, because the goal is for her to calm down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-2s-loves-timeout#post-2252188 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:57:31 +0000 charlotte 2252188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: I was just skimming "no drama discipline" and they recommend a comfortable spot to take a break rather than a time out punishment. So maybe it isn't so bad. </p> <p>@jessibear: I hope it will get better soon. The worst IS when it's something hard to explain. Like exactly why we have a limit on tv shows per day or why we can't do bubbles outside when it's thundering. These crazy battles just drive me nuts right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-2s-loves-timeout#post-2252153 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:08:38 +0000 Grace 2252153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lol - well time out isn't supposed to be a punishment, it's just supposed to be a way to separate the child from whatever is provoking the misbehaviour. So maybe liking time out isn't a bad thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-2s-loves-timeout#post-2252069 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:50:52 +0000 jessibear 2252069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We dealt with some of this around 2. Especially liking time outs. She would actually tell us "I like time out." We would usually still make her take time out anyway, and the break would typically help. I agree, it's not much fun and leaves me feeling completely inept sometimes. It's gotten a bit better at 2 1/2 as we've been able to explain WHY she can or can't do something. She responds pretty well to that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-2s-loves-timeout#post-2251998 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 15:04:42 +0000 charlotte 2251998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is about 27 mos and his behavior lately has been TERRIBLE !!</p> <p>Despite having a billion words and understanding + speaking full sentences he is screaming probably every four minutes about something (trains fall off the table, we say no TV, the dog looks at him wrong, etc etc etc. ) </p> <p>He's also slapping me and scratching or biting for fun (like will be giving a hug and then suddenly get too rough for no reason) and if he's mad about something (diaper change, etc). </p> <p>We've tried negative (no hitting, no screaming) and positive (gentle hands, quiet voices) and time out and none of it works. If we say we are putting him in timeout he says okay! and runs to his bed. </p> <p>Also getting out of the toddler bed approx 15 times each per start of nap and bedtime. </p> <p>I feel like a huge failure because I don't really have any consequences for this. Our time outs aren't working and talking to him isn't working and what else can I take away or do? Aghhhhhhh and did I mention #2 is arriving in 5 weeks? Help!!!!</p> <p>Edited to add its the worst at home and with me and my husband. He's much better and doesn't usually melt down in public or with our nanny. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063555 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:47:21 +0000 Beehive 2063555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: Gahhh N needs to sit still on a fluffy couch for a while for your sake! Bring out the bubble wrap... you've been through so much this week. Hope everything calms down for a very very long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063294 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 19:30:56 +0000 MrsRcCar 2063294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are home from our busy day at the doctors and N is busy running and climbing all over. Doesn't this kid understands mommy needs a break. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063035 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:45:44 +0000 MrsRcCar 2063035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: I am just hoping for things to be quiet for a while.<br /> @2PeasinaPod: I think that is a great idea! Things have been crazy and rough here. I am just glad to have some support from you ladies. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063030 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:43:19 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2063030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: OMG! Poor guy! First his finger and now his eye! Hope things improve!</p> <p>BTW: I had no idea this was you from our FB group! I think we need to remind each other who we are on FB vs. HB! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063026 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:41:31 +0000 Mama Bird 2063026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm sorry! Hope he feels better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063024 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:41:05 +0000 MrsRcCar 2063024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: @travelgirl1: thanks ladies. This last week has been a nightmare. They cut the other cast off to check the wound and he screamed like we were skinning him alive :( He was completely chill watching the PBS app while they re-casted him above his elbow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063018 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:36:50 +0000 travelgirl1 2063018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw, poor boy! I heard that the threes are really good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063013 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:35:03 +0000 mrsjyw 2063013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hugs :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/terrible-twos-can-be-gone#post-2063000 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:29:35 +0000 MrsRcCar 2063000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>N has been a busy little two year old. As some of you know last week thursday he got his finger pinched in some machinery. He then had surgery on Friday to repair the damage. Saturday was pretty quiet. Sunday we went to my inlaws to celebrate E's birthday. When we came home I have N his medicine for his hand and of course he went running into the living lost his balance and hit his face on the hearth. We got lucky that he didn't need stitches and there were no fractures. N is looking a little rough. :( </p> <p>Fast forward to today we met with the surgeon to check the wound and it looks great but they had to extend his cast because he was getting out of the other one. He will be in this cast for two weeks.<br /> We have a follow up with his doctor about his eye tomorrow.<br /> Two has been really rough on us. Please tell me it gets better. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2032241 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:02:16 +0000 pinkcupcake 2032241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 months is when it started to get tough. She's always been a sweet, laid back kid but from about 18 months on, she would scream (not cry, but a high pitched, wailing scream) if she was in her car seat for a second longer than she wanted, or if I couldn't anticipate her needs fast enough (I guess telepathy doesn't work!!). </p> <p>It was so hard for about a year... Like I couldn't wait for my husband to get home each day (I'm a sahm) and some days I would go straight into my room when he got home, turn off the lights, and lie in bed for an hour, just trying to process the day.</p> <p>I don't know when, but it just got better at one moment. It's almost like she did a 180 one day. I would say it was the end of summer? Maybe when she was 2.5 years old. And now , at just a month shy of 3, she is a DREAM. strangers regularly comment that they haven't seen such a well behaved child. She never tantrums (unless she's sick or super tired), listens super well, and is generally such a pleasant little person. </p> <p>I would attribute most of the change to her finally having a word explosion. She's been a little late, verbally, and it wasn't until she wS 2,5 years old that she began to really communicate using sentences and we could truly understand her. I think she was very frustrated until then and it showed in how she acted out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031896 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:52:53 +0000 littleblessings 2031896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently my DD is 2.5 and she is the worst she has ever been. She has been getting progressively worse. Temper tantrums when tired and can't go to bed cuz we are out. More when we are home and I put her to bed. Again if she doesn't get cheese. Again if she doesn't want a certain movie in. I can't win! She just pooped her diaper, took it off and threw it on the floor. Amidst waiting for me to get in there after dealing with brother she peed all over her bedding, pillows, stuffed animals... Everything. *sigh* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031895 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:48:46 +0000 lemondrop 2031895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 26 months when we brought little brother home. It was steadily rough (ok, the absolute pits) until 6 weeks before he turned 3. He has become so much fun to be around the past couple months! He's easier to communicate with, listens, and has become sooooo cuddly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2031887 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:35:34 +0000 Sapphiresun 2031887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh gosh, I hope this is the turn. I have an almost 18 month old, and she's so trying lately. Almost exactly like what @Anagram: says. Just so much whining and tantrum-ing, and no ability to communicate which is frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026186 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:46:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2026186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He is almost 35 months (will turn three next month), and we haven't dealt with any terrible twos. Sure, he's a toddler and has his moments, but overall the two's have been so fun and enjoyable. He's a pretty good listener, sensitive (especially to our instruction), and sweet. </p> <p>Everyone I've talked to said the three's were awful. We'll see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026180 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:43:54 +0000 kodybear 2026180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months were the worst! we're almost at 26 months and its definitely gotten better since she can communicate better. but she still has her crazy days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026164 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:37:47 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2026164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm finding this fascinating! Please keep sharing!</p> <p>@JoJoGirl: Vacation definitely does not count. We went to Big Bear before Thanksgiving at 21 months adj and it was a nightmare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2026162 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:37:41 +0000 erinpye 2026162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 months. 18 months to 2.5 years were the hardest. She still has very hard moments, but it's easing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025955 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:55:49 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2025955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months with both! I think becoming more verbal did/will help somewhat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025938 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:52:10 +0000 LuLu Mom 2025938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a taste of it around 16-18 months, and then when she turned 2 it was a switch, and she is the stereotypical terrible two behavior. Right now at 27 1/2 months she's sort of a monster ;) I think half of that has to do with a new baby on the way rocking her world, but it's been rough. I know they say 3 is worse, but most articles I'm reading about "threeanger" my LO is doing now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025833 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:08:08 +0000 JoJoGirl 2025833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes! LO is 20 months and is super easy/agreeable, other than when we were on vacation for 10 days (at 19 months) when she was a horribly tantrumy nightmare. I assume now it was discomfort/new surroundings/exhaustion.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025816 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:57:50 +0000 ValentineMommy 2025816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>23 months, almost on the dot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025709 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:26:41 +0000 Corduroy 2025709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 22 months and I live in fear of what's ahead. She started tantruming at 18 months and gets better at it each week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025705 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:26:02 +0000 Anagram 2025705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO *just* started tantrumming this week. And now it's non stop tantrums for every little thing--mainly because she's frustrated she can't figure something out--like, can't fit a puzzle piece into the wooden puzze? Tantrum. Can't reach her leg high enough to climb onto a kitchen chair? Tantrum. Can figure out how to connect a wierd corner dublo to the tower she's building? tantrum.</p> <p>I think it's just frustration about not being able to verbalize what she needs help doing, and not being able to do it herself, either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025696 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:21:33 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2025696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: I would fully agree with this.</p> <p>Since he's turned 2, he's gotten progressively better. Don't get me wrong, he still has moments every day, but he's getting far better at communicating and understand when I say no, it means no. We've also gotten better at learning what sets him off. If we give him a warning that this is the last time we play with a puzzle before we have to go up for bath, he will put it back together, then put it away, and say, "Time for bath!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025679 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:17:14 +0000 loveisstrange 2025679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months was worse than 2. </p>