https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 01:24:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-terrible-2s#post-2467724 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 11:18:51 +0000 Modern Daisy 2467724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sunshine: thank you so much for the feedback! It's really nice to hear that I'm not alone. It's almost time for pull ups so maybe we should try those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-terrible-2s#post-2467404 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:36:27 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2467404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let me start by saying, after 45 minutes of a tantrum I'm about to burst through my skin with both rage and anxiety. It's so draining. You are not wrong for feeling that way.<br /> Yes, I would continue to hold him down for diaper changes. It's okay it it makes you mad, just tell him, "it's makes mommy very angry and sad when you act this way during diaper changes." You have feelings too and it's okay to express them. Your job is to show him how express them appropriately. Also, we did slip on diapers for a while because the physical fighting was too much for me. Just an idea. From what you've described, I actually think you're doing a really great job. When he throws crazy long tantrums I would focus on getting your emtional under control before you try to help him. And sometimes you just have to let them cry. </p> <p>Also, I might get a second opinion on the virus thing. Especially if he comes down sick AGAIN after this one passes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-terrible-2s#post-2467370 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:09:55 +0000 Modern Daisy 2467370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add that he's been to the doctor several times in the past few weeks and the best diagnosis I've gotten for his constant fevers is "multiple viruses". And doctor has no recommendations on how to handle him other than "reward positive behavior and ignore bad" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-terrible-2s#post-2467368 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:07:41 +0000 Modern Daisy 2467368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been really disappointed in myself lately for how I've been handling DS's tantrums and power struggles. There has been too much yelling and I've had to physically hold him down for the last 5-6 diaper changes. I was home with him yesterday because he was sick (again for the 5th time this month) and while the morning went okay the afternoon was a nightmare. When he woke up from his 10 minute nap he screamed for 2.5 hours straight and refused to eat, drink or even watch tv. I tried ignoring him but after 2 hours the screaming was really draining.</p> <p>Anyway what are your tips for dealing with this? I know I'm doing everything wrong. I try to ignore him but he really wears me down. I know I'm supposed to take him to a "cool-down" spot to calm down, but what if he refuses to stay there no matter what I do? What about diaper changes? Should I just not change him? I literally have to hold him down with all my strength and I feel like by doing that he's "winning" the power struggle by making me so mad. Does that make sense? </p>