https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:53:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602887 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:40:00 +0000 sandy 1602887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: haha! I love Supernanny and very much adopt her parenting style. I think my LO just really responds well to my parenting style...so many times I feel like I can't take any credit bc she's so easy. I am kind of scared sh*tless that my next one is going to be a terror and all my parenting tricks won't work on him/her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602655 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:48:22 +0000 teamjse 1602655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is turning 2 in July, he's fighting us on meals (previously was never a picky eater), throwing tantrums when we say no to something, whining for completely no reason, and of course getting extremely frustrated with us when we have no clue what he's trying to say. One great thing about him, he doesn't behave like this when we're out, just at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602637 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:44:15 +0000 Elderberrygin 1602637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The biggest issue we have right now is the period between when she gets home from daycare and when she eats dinner, or between 5pm and 6pm on weekends. Its 20 minutes of whining and crying and throwing herself down and demanding to be taken outside for walks around the patio. </p> <p>She gets stuck in this weird cranky/hungry loop but when we put her in her highchair she cries and pushes her plate away until we can coax a few mouthfuls into her and then she's fine. I've tried giving her a small snack when she gets home, but it doesn't seem to help. Hopefully she'll grow out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602618 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:41:44 +0000 Cherrybee 1602618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread is freaking me out! </p> <p>@sandy: You're freaking amazing at this stuff!! You should have a TV show like Super Nanny! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602583 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:35:53 +0000 Jenn23 1602583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: Same problem here with playgrounds! J has no regard for safety either! I have to be with him every second or he'd launch off of the high places or down the slide head first. This part is tough. I don't know what to do about it either, but I'm trying to teach him the word "Stop" when he runs off and when he's near an edge so that eventually he gets it. But I can tell it won't be anytime soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602533 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:28:02 +0000 Mama Bird 1602533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 17 months. We're having trouble with tantrums, and a total disregard for safety. Every time we're at the playground, I have to stop DS from pitching headfirst from high places! He'll run to anything dangerous as soon as he sees I'm out of reach, giggling all the way. No idea what to do about it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602269 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:36:49 +0000 HLK208 1602269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now, she's having a hard time taking turns and understanding why she can't do everything her big brother can. She screams if she doesn't get what she wants too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602253 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:33:22 +0000 photojane 1602253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sadie currently likes to mock me when I tell her no. She says "no!" and makes a little diva duck-face, shakes her head, and points at me. It's hilarious &amp; so hard not to laugh. BUT, it's also super frustrating. How does she already have so much 'tude?!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602174 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:13:31 +0000 Sammyfab 1602174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He has been a giant goofball and extra silly when we need him to behave. This includes laughing when we say no, throwing things, flopping on the ground and cackling endlessly.</p> <p>He also chooses to throw tantrums at the most inopportune times. Like in line at immigration at the airport, through airport security, and in the middle of a parking lot. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602165 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:11:11 +0000 meredithNYC 1602165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whining and tantrums. And eating. She's not too picky, which I am grateful for, but it's the constant snacking. I just want to get a full meal in her so we're not having to drag snacks around everywhere we go. And I know I'm probably part of the problem for providing said snacks, but I'll admit I don't know what else to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602151 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:06:55 +0000 Jenn23 1602151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whining and tantrums at 19 months. He gets frustrated easily. </p> <p>Also, trying to teach him at the playground and mall play area not to touch everything. He will keep grabbing other kids' shoes in the cubbies, other sippies, and grabs at little girls dresses and kids faces. Did any of you have to teach the no touch thing? I've been struggling with this for weeks now. I keep telling him to say "hi" and wave, but he goes right up and touches them in the face. Not sure how to fix this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602119 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:58:02 +0000 Canoli 1602119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: yes, procrastination at bedtime. Uuuuggghh! </p> <p>And eating too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602097 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:51:25 +0000 MamaG 1602097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Procrastination on bedtime.</p> <p>Constant questioning ('cuz why?)</p> <p>Inability to listen/follow direction as an expression of independence.</p> <p>Life is generally challenging at nearly 3. But at least she's getting better about using manners. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1602014 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:33:37 +0000 littlek 1602014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel lucky that my son is a good eater. I didn't realize that was such a struggle for others. My son is a garbage disposal, like daddy. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601992 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:28:50 +0000 dagret 1601992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>15 M - transitions are starting to be a problem. Also biting. And starting to throw tantrums b/c he knows what he wants but can't communicate. </p> <p>He's also starting to be pickier about food, but right now I think that goes hand-in-hand with teething. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601981 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:22:39 +0000 winniebee 1601981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: mine won't do it if we hold him down. He clenches his draw and flops to the floor like a wet noodle. The video helps but of course we have to watch it like 10 times :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601947 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:17:32 +0000 hellobeeboston 1601947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whining! I get it - poor guy can't get across what he wants sometimes, but the whining when he doesn't get what he wants is not OK.</p> <p>Teeth brushing for us too... One of us needs to hold him down - hoping he gets used to it soon. @winniebee: I will need to look into that song!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601935 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:14:04 +0000 winniebee 1601935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Transitions- getting out of the house and leaving places takes for-ever!</p> <p>Lots of whining when he can't figure something out (puzzle, clips, shoes etc)</p> <p>Teeth brushing (though the elmo tooth brushing song on YouTube seems to help)</p> <p>Naps were bad for a few weeks (taking 1-2 hrs to fall asleep) but it seems better (knock on wood). </p> <p>He's almost 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601854 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:49:21 +0000 erwoo 1601854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my oldest (who just turned 5) the 2s were pretty easy with normal tantrums and such. It was the 3s and 4s that were hellish on some/most days. </p> <p>With my youngest (who just turned 2) it has been tough in many ways, especially when he doesn't get his way or has to share with his big brother. It HAS to be his way or the highway or more like screaming, tears, and jumping up and down (our poor neighbors downstairs!). I can still distract him with other things for now so that's a plus. When he wants to do something himself I usually just let him if he's not going to hurt himself or others. I'd rather have a mess than to hear him cry and scream, again. I think most of this is pretty normal behavior since he can't fully express what he wants or feels yet. He is trying though and I am working really hard on helping him understand and learn that he needs to use his words when he wants something. It can be a tough age all around b/c they are still learning to talk and are still learning to control their emotions. That's a lot for a 2-year-old! I think even at 5, my oldest is still learning how to control his emotions b/c he is more quiet and reserved than his little brother so he often cries when he wants something or if I can't hear him tell me what he wants (he mumbles when he's on the verge of crying). </p> <p>And they both whine...A LOT. The whining... oh boy... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601827 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:43:06 +0000 yerpie110 1601827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food here, too. What happened to my great eater?? Now, unless she is completely distracted, she'll barely eat and will just throw everything on the floor! It's such a production to get her to eat. Sigh. At least she will eat anything I give her when she's distracted, so that's a positive I suppose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601820 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:41:52 +0000 sandy 1601820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: and I know my LO is all about what mama and dada do. Like if we tell her "mama picks her clothes for tomorrow. What should mama wear tomorrow? How about jeans and a black shirt?" And make a production of setting the outfit out in my bathroom. And then do the same for her... She just loves it. And the next day talking about how I'm wearing the outfit I picked and she is going to put on the outfit she picked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601775 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:33:14 +0000 MsLipGloss 1601775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BlueWolverine: @Smurfette: Another LO here who won't touch pasta, including mac and cheese! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601761 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:31:08 +0000 Smurfette 1601761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BlueWolverine: well R will eat pasta, most days at least. But I agree with you veggies go untouched, but in a pouch she sucks them down like candy (well if she knew what candy was) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601750 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:29:04 +0000 BlueWolverine 1601750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Yes, yes -- what's up with the carbs (crackers, bread and goldfish) and cheese? We're feeling lucky that LO will eat pretty much any meat we give her, but she won't even eat pasta. What kid doesn't like mac and cheese? She won't touch a strawberry or broccoli, but if it's in a pouch, it's the best thing EVER. WTF? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601713 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:21:45 +0000 littlek 1601713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: you are so smart! I'll try this. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601642 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:04:41 +0000 sandy 1601642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 2 is such a hard age bc they are going through so much brain development...and unable to fully understand or express themselves. We went through a rough patch a few months ago (she was probably around 2 years 3 months).... She would cry if something didn't work out like she thought or if she was frustrated she couldn't do something. Like she would be happily playing and then couldn't get her blocks to fit a certain way she would cry and cry. Or if she realized a stuffed animal was not where it should be...crying. Fortunately she's been easy to calm down but I worried about it getting worse. I feel lucky that she's very verbal and understands a lot so I think we managed to get through it pretty quickly. I would talk to her calmly about why she was upset and talk to her about whatever was upsetting her. For example "why are you crying? Are you looking for cow? You don't need to cry...let's go look for cow... Where are you cow? Maybe he's in the living room." And later we'd talk about how she doesn't have to be so upset and what she can do next time. </p> <p>I think keep talking to them about what upset them and what they should do. Of course it's hard in the moment when they are throwing a tantrum but afterwards you can talk with them about it. I do think it's a phase though at this age and with the language explosion it gets better. I know those that don't get the terrible 2s get it at 3 so I know I'm not out of it by any means. </p> <p>@littlek: maybe with the clothes you could try picking them out the day before and setting them somewhere and talking about what it means to pick out clothes the day before. We pick out clothes the night before and set them in her bathroom to change into so the closet doesn't get open again in the morning. And if he gets upset maybe talk to him about it "we picked your blue pants today. Are you sad bc you want to wear your yellow pants? Don't be sad bc we can pick them to wear tomorrow. Ok? It's ok to be sad but we'll have to remember to pick the yellow pants tonight and we can wear them tomorrow." I think it helps to be consistent to limit future battles...it's so not a big deal to them them wear what they want but if they know they can keep changing their minds it can lead to more problems. I read somewhere that they get overwhelmed by the ability to make all these choices. And it helps to show them limits. </p> <p>Who know, I have no idea what I'm doing but I can say that things got better for us. I have my happy easy going kiddo back </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601561 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:39:06 +0000 littlek 1601561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: Oh my gosh, yes. He is such a different kid now that he's almost 2. He gets frustrated so easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601523 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:27:18 +0000 BananaPancakes 1601523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food, as always. So so picky.</p> <p>And currently, he's gotten super whiny and falls apart at the drop of a pin. He's constantly frustrated with little tasks. I miss my happy-go-lucky little man. It's hard being 2. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601500 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:19:43 +0000 mrsjyw 1601500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>tantrums/whining </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-share-your-current-issuesproblems#post-1601499 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:19:19 +0000 hilsy85 1601499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food here as well...we've gotten into a somewhat bad habit of him needing to be read to during dinner time, and me feeding him with a fork a lot of the time instead of him self feeding. :(</p> <p>ALso, tantrums because he can't express what he wants/we don't understand what he's saying. Can't wait for a bigger vocabulary! </p>