https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:13:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-toddler-tantrums-while-pregnant-or-otherwise#post-1237863 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:29:51 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1237863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been struggling with this as well. Honestly, I have to ignore the tantrums and continue to do what I need to do. I let her do it for a minute or two, but if I need her in the car, I pick her up (like a football if I have to) and move her. She seems to be learning that the tantrums won't get her her way. Also, like @Mrs. High Heels: we let her know what's coming up next. If need be, I set a timer on my phone so she hears it and knows it's time to move on. </p> <p>I know it's so stressful and draining - hang in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-toddler-tantrums-while-pregnant-or-otherwise#post-1237817 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:03:31 +0000 luckypenny 1237817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: this! That's pretty much worked for us in the past. Maybe I'm just more tired now and have less patience? I just feel like now her tantrums are longer? Who knows lol</p> <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I try to offer alternatives but I feel like maybe she's still too young to comprehend? I do like the suggestion about telling her what's coming next. I do admit I tend to just rush us out and onto the next thing rather quickly. I think she may respond to that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-toddler-tantrums-while-pregnant-or-otherwise#post-1237297 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:04:00 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1237297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh this sounds very similar to our mornings! DD is turning 3 in January, so we've been dealing with this kind of stuff for the past year or so. </p> <p>We do our best to nip these types of scenarios in the bud by giving her a choice. For example, she'll want to bring her blanket, and 5 stuffed animals… we'll say, "you can only bring one. Pick one".</p> <p>If she wants to continue playing or doing whatever she's doing (like for you, it was the walker)… we will say, "only 1 more minute", so that it gives her a heads up on the next transition. We are constantly helping her anticipate what's coming up next. </p> <p>For example, when she's eating breakfast, we'll say, "after breakfast we are going to XYZ… OK?" - and we wait for her to acknowledge and say, "OK". Sometimes she'll negotiate and say, "no, can I do XYZ?".. and we'll either say "Ok, but only for a little bit" (then say, "ok little bit is over. It's time to go").</p> <p>We find that setting her expectations and sequences well in advance help us a lot.</p> <p>Eta: Or if she wants to take the walker, we'd say, "sorry the walker can't come with us. It's too big and it will get dirty, BUT you can take XYZ instead"... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-toddler-tantrums-while-pregnant-or-otherwise#post-1237290 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:00:49 +0000 MsLipGloss 1237290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is 14.5 months . . . honestly, I just do what I can to remain calm and try to redirect her attention to something else. Usually, a change in scenery really helps (like going outside) or an easy quick favorite activity (like pushing the button to open the garage door). They're so effin' draining! I am sorry you are dealing with this! I don't know how you lovelies who are pregnant deal, let alone how mamas deal with an infant and a toddler too! ((hugs)) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-toddler-tantrums-while-pregnant-or-otherwise#post-1237247 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:26:58 +0000 luckypenny 1237247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please help! For some god forsaken reason, DD has become a MONSTER in the mornings. Take today for example:</p> <p>We have yogurt and snack first thing because she wakes up starving. She is being pleasant and cooperative while I get her and myself dressed for the day. </p> <p>When it comes time to leave the house, she refuses to put down her walker. I tell her we can't take it in the car but we can play when we come home [cue rolling on floor screaming for 10 minutes]. Then she picks up FIVE different large stuffed animals. She insists on leaving the house with all of them. I can't carry her and all these animals plus her diaper bag and backpack [cue another 10 minute meltdown]. Finally give up. Pick her up with all animals and the when we finally make it to the car, she is sobbing hysterically, back arching, refusing to get in seat. The only thing that calmed her down is when I call DH on speaker phone. </p> <p>I'm only 21 weeks but what the heck am I gonna do in 10 weeks, or when I have two?! I'm emotional, exhausted and pretty sure I have bronchitis. </p> <p>How do people deal with these tantrums?! </p>