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DC difficult at half ages? (2 1/2, 3 1/2, etc)

Has anyone else heard this?  I read about it before and then someone I was talking to today mentioned it to me again.  Basically, what I remember reading was that children go through difficult periods ate 2 1/2, 3/ 1/2 and 4 1/2 and then are back to normal at 2, 3, 4, and 5. 

Sam has been so much harder to handle lately.  We'll put him in time out and he would rather stay in there than come out and say he's sorry or settle down.  We had  to leave our playgroup early today because he would not settle down and play nice.  I just joined the group recently and was so embarassed.  They probably all talked about me once we left.  I basically just can't get him to listen to me and I've never had this problem before with him.  I'm so frustrated and my patience is shot!

DS1 10-06 and DS2 9-08 and baby #3 EDD 9-05-12
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Re: DC difficult at half ages? (2 1/2, 3 1/2, etc)

  • I had also read this, and Ive found it to be quite true!   Now, only until July until she turns 3!!!!!!!!
    Melanie ~Ava Grace 7.20.06 & Lila Jane 7.22.09~ m/c #3 6/18/08 image
  • That's an interesting theory, I will have to pay more attention.  DD is closing in on 3 1/2 and I think is in the midst of one of her most difficult times.
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  • My DD has actually been more difficult at the "whole" ages and then gradually gets better for the rest of the year.
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    Oh that would be great if it were true.  L an the girls are at their 1/2 ages and are giving me a horrible time.  The girls just wont sleep. (always did before, now its a constant fight for naps and bedtime)  L is just all around mean. 

    Now if we can only make it to May 13th L will be 4 and May 24th K&K will be 3.  Then maybe we will have another happy 6months and I will forget about the past 6months. 

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    I had also read this, and Ive found it to be quite true!   Now, only until July until she turns 3!!!!!!!!

    Oh, good Lord, I have until October!  Please let it be over before then!

    DS1 10-06 and DS2 9-08 and baby #3 EDD 9-05-12
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  • That's interesting and has been true for me. DD was so difficult at 1.5 years and again at 2.5 years. She has her moments all year long, but certain times are very frustrating. I'll have to pay more attention.
    DD 7.28.06 * DS 3.29.10
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  • I have heard it was the even numbers (2, 4, 6, etc) that are diffcult.  Never heard the 1/2's are difficult.
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