I have a question reguarding my 2yearold baby girl..?

Question

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My 2 year old daughter Abby is two years old and she has some signs of becoming a brat like little tantrums if before bedtime and if she has to eat broccoli and she even has tantrums if i don't let her jump on her bed! She might even do these little screams to and I'm also pregnant so i get headaches and cramps trying to get her to bed my husband helps out to but i don't know how to resolve this!! It's driving me nuts!

My other question if you don't mind answering is, should i be ticked off at my husband for coming home an hour late from a work party? *with drinks but he didnt come back drunk but a little sweaty.* Or is it just my hormones kicking in?

Answer 1

as far as your daughter goes I would definatly try discipling her. timeout takeing away toys things like that. and if there is anything in her room that can be distracting like musical toys that she likes a t.v anything if so I would take them out the room because she doesnt want to sleep if her fav toys are in arms reach. as far as your husband goes I think your hormones are getting to you just take a breathe and let him have fun he works all day he needs to relax too but just tell him to call you when he is going to be late that way your not upset because you know he is going to be late

Answer 2

okay, being upset about your husband coming home late is just your hormones. so let it go, unless he does this sort of thing all time.

about your daughters tantrums, you gotta get them under control now or they will only get worse.  when she starts to throw one do this

1. dont say anything to her

2. pick her up and put her in the corner

3. set a timer for like 2 minutes and make her sit there

4. if she gets up put her back and reset timer

repeat this till she sits for the entire 2 minutes

this is what worked for me. and talking or arguing with a 2 yr old does not work.  they need an action not an explanation.  after about 2 days of this my daughter stopped throwing tantrums all together.

this might sound a little harsh but it works and after the 2 days things were sooo much easier.  she just has to know that you are the parent!

Answer 3

Sorry to tell you but its not going to get any better for a while!My daughter 3 1/2 has been been "bratty"for the last year or so!She get disciplined accordingly,but it really only works for a little bit!I'm also pregnant and I think they sense that!My daughter is so excited to be a big sister,but I wondering if its still a phase or she rebelling!I found out at this age is taking away toys and making them earn it back!As for you husband,I sure there is going to more little things that ticks you off too!Good Luck with your pregnancy and your daughter!!

Answer 4

Oh honey it sounds like its going wrong on all levels.  Firstly congrats on the pregnancy.  You need to get your little princess sorted out before the new baby comes otherwise it will be super difficult.  Its not hard to discipline you just need to be consistent.  Explain what the rules are and stick to them.  You have seen enough Super Nanny shows to know what to do!  Follow through with appropriate punishments - time out works wonders in my house.

Tell hubby that you are glad that he had a nice time at his little party (remember he deserves a break sometimes too) and you now want to work out a schedule that will allow you some time to yourself to rest when he can take your daughter.  Good luck