It's hard when our sweet babies act like... well-- a****** s. We have very high expectations of them. Just remember you're not alone. All of us with toddlers are dealing with behavior issues on some level. Just find what works for you (and her) and be consistent

I'm sorry so many of you have gone/are going through the same thing, however I am so glad that I'm not the only one! I hope it passes quickly and I get my sweet little girl back

My daughter started the same and she turned 2 in January. I have a 3.5 yr old and so far his most challenging time was from 2-2.5 yrs. Terrible twos! All I can say is stay consistent in punishment and pray it goes fast ;) That or my daughter was crazy when her back molars came in at 2! Literally for weeks, I think she was in so much pain and didn't know what to do so she was miserable!

My daughter was bad right after she turned 2 as well as having severe sleep regression after being the best sleeper ever! She hit me in the face with my car keys, and sometimes we would smack her hand to show her how it hurts people. She got over the hitting stage, but we had to remind her constantly to use nice hands and her words. We also read the "Hands Are Not For Hitting" book, and she pretty much has it memorized now.

Threes are way worse lol but I'm in the same boat my 2 1/2 year old was so calm and sweet and would go to bed great for us but the last month she has been terrible! Usually it's my son who is bad but it's like they switched roles lol I think it has to do with the pregnancy I think she can sense another baby is coming and she doesn't like it lol oh and she is super clingy to me doesn't want a lot to do with daddy

I had to put my daughter in her room like you've mentioned abound. She was 2-3 when it was an issue in our house too. Give her time to cool off by herself and attempt to talk in a way they understand after the fact.

Now my son, thinks it's funny to hit, kick and throw things. He's gonna be 2 in April. My daughter, now 11 encourages it without realizing it so that's been a fun one to try and stop. Time out and swats on the butt don't matter to him unfortunately.

It makes me feel a little better that is might just be her age. My husband and I have been racking our brains trying to figure out what is going on with her. How long are the terrible two's supposed to last? ?

Sounds similar to my daughter. She will be 3 in may. As soon as she hit 2.5 in November it was like a flip switched. She's always been very well behaved, testing limits every now and then, but nothing a quick time out or conversation couldn't fix. She has become more stubborn and mean. Im pretty sure it's just the terrible twos. Some days are good, some aren't. She has yet to freak out in public, I'm just counting down the days. I think her compression is well developed enough to try and bring out her empathy. I always ask her when she hits or is aggressive, how she would feel if mommy did the same to her. She knows it would make her sad and then she starts understanding how she makes others feel and she changes her attitude. Sometimes we have that conversation followed after time out many times a day, other days not even once. I don't really spank and I try not to yell, my main focus is helping her figure out her emotions and how to deal with them. Anger or frustration I try to teach her to remove herself and take a break, usually in her room because we don't do timeouts there, its just for resting. Sad/upset, cuddles and deep breaths. I try to catch her before she has an outburst, which can be hard.

I feel you, Momma. Just went through this a couple weeks ago. My daughter is 2.5. I think unfortunately it's just the terrible twos. I feel so guilty because I get so mad that I end up screaming back at her, which obviously doesn't work. ? I've started trying to prevent the tantrums before they get in full blown crazy mode and it's working. At the start of the whining I'll remind her that tantrums get her no where and make mommy upset and then usually try and hug her and see if I can address what's wrong. Happens typically when they're super tired or hungry

That's a good idea, I'll definitely look into getting those books! The timing makes me nervous because I obviously can't have her kicking me in the stomach while I'm pregnant. Sometimes we just have to put her in her room to calm down and she'll keep hitting/kicking the wall. I'm scared she will hurt herself, but she hasn't so far

I think she's just a normal 2 year old testing limits & exerting control. You were just lucky to avoid that developmental stage until now. Tantrums test every parent's patience especially in public. My 3yo sometimes has me at my wits end. I pick him up & try to safely carry him to his room. He tries to kick & hit me. I try to stay calm but firm "you can come out when you have safe hands & feet" and when he does he has to say sorry & show me gentle touch before going back to playing. We read the books "hands are not for hitting" "teeth are not for biting" quite a bit too...

Thanks ladies! My in-laws were only here for the weekend. She did end up throwing up the second night they were here (for the first time ever) but then she was completely back to normal the next day. They have been gone for over a week now and she is still acting that way. I just don't understand. We personally don't spank, but when she bit me I grabbed her arm (natural reaction) to get her off of me. I am hoping and praying that this is just a phase and that it'll be over soon, I am so tired lately and I don't have the energy or the patience to deal with it most days ):

Terrible twos ?

Are your in laws still there? Maybe a change in her routine has her upset. Has she been sick? Maybe she doesn't feel good. It could just be for attention or a developmental thing. I would ignore the fits. If she doesn't get a reaction from you she will probably stop. Maybe it will get better soon. Good luck.

Do you believe in spanking?

If she's not responding to other methods of discipline and she bit you ? yikes!!! I think she needs to understand that's NOT ok!

I'm not saying you have to spank hard either, but something to show her that her behavior is inappropriate and you are not standing for it.

just my opinion ;)