Parenting Tips for Your 23-24 Month Old Toddler
The terrible two’s may not be terrible, but some parents say they can be hard, so get ready. Some toddlers go through a period at about 2 years old when they love doing just what you do not want them to do. This happens because toddlers are learning independence at this age. They have the ability to do things on their own and are learning that they can have some power over others.
They have learned to say “no” and “I want.” They want right now, and they let you know this very clearly. Sometimes they want things they shouldn’t have. Sometimes they say they want things that they don’t even really want, just to show how powerful they are.
Remember, when your toddler reaches this stage, he is not trying to be mean. He’s just showing that he is growing up. Take it easy. Use the ideas we have discussed in this newsletter. In a few months, your toddler should be moving out of this period.
