https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 12:43:36 +0000 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> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025652 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:11:17 +0000 swurlygurl 2025652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L turned terrible at 19 months, but has mellowed down SO much since. I hope she doesn't get terrible again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025620 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:02:42 +0000 Radish 2025620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not yet at 25 months. We have our moments, but she's mostly super flexible and accepts my reasoning for how we do things. I am terrified the switch will flip one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025604 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:56:48 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2025604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hasn't turned yet at 32 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025594 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:46:51 +0000 SeptMomma12 2025594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18-24 months was hard. So many tears/non-stop whining. I feel like he turned at 2 and became so much easier! I assume it's related to being able to communicate better.</p> <p>BUT I have to add that we are nearing 2.5 and I'm suddenly noticing a lot more attitude. Not tantrums really but he's certainly got some very strong opinions all the sudden. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025569 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:39:10 +0000 cascademom 2025569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right after 2 years old for sure. Lately at 2.5 years old, he's been especially whiny and opinionated about everything. Bribing him with donut holes to go to the car and the school have gotten me through the morning more than I would like to admit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025565 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:38:38 +0000 Mamaof2 2025565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 18 months</p> <p>DD closer to 3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025546 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:32:05 +0000 hilsy85 2025546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>12-18 months was hard. Since turning 2, we go thru phases--one bad week followed by one or two good weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025524 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:25:11 +0000 autumnlove 2025524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a month before turning 3. Whining galore! It has been better lately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025518 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:23:55 +0000 lamariniere 2025518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well after 3, maybe 3.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-your-toddler-turn-terrible-twos#post-2025507 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:19:42 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2025507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dylan is going to be be two officially (adjusted since he's a preemie) this weekend. I have to admit that so far, he has been a dream child (minus the 5 month NICU stay and reflux and feeding issues of the first year). He's pretty agreeable, redirects well when he doesn't get his way. He doesn't really tantrum. He cuddles. He's a pretty happy kid. I keep reading that 2 1/2 is the time when it all goes crazy.</p> <p>So what were the "Terrible Twos" like for you? When did they start? Did anyone avoid them completely? </p>