Biggest toddler challenges...solved!

bumptara · May 2015

Give yourself a (well-deserved) pat on the back for surviving the newborn period with baby! Don’t get too comfortable though - toddlerhood comes with it’s own unique and difficult challenges.

From temper tantrums to saying “no”, an expert shares tips on dealing with the tough stuff.

What was the biggest toddler challenge you’ve had to overcome?

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Designermomma · May 2015

It's a toss up between sleep training and taking away the bottle.

bumptara · May 2015

Designermomma said:
It's a toss up between sleep training and taking away the bottle.

Those transitions are challenging! I hope you and LO are getting through it without too much trouble

Designermomma · May 2015

We got through it one weekend road trip. I didn't bring bottles and he was so worn out that he slept in his crib. Though, we are reverting a little now that he's sick again. I gave all the bottles to my sister so it's no longer an option. He does good sleeping now unless he's sick or teething which seems like all the time.

gigglesgufaw · May 2015

I do not know if we have overcome it, but on a daily basis, there is the challenge of how much independence to grant. My LO is walking and climbing and when we go places she wants to walk by herself and doesn't want to hold our hands. It is a struggle finding the balance. I have a feeling though that this struggle is going to take many different forms over the next 17 years.

Life is Exciting · May 2015

Sleep training was the biggest early toddlerhood challenge. Now discipline is our current challenge. Our toddler is going through a rebellious stage.

ruthcp · June 2015

Mine is sleep training since he's turned 19 months he's refusing to take a good nap. Lol and I'm exhausted

bumptara · June 2015

ruthcp said:

Mine is sleep training since he's turned 19 months he's refusing to take a good nap. Lol and I'm exhausted

I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope our tips about making transitions help you and your LO

maura+c · July 2015

I'm really having problems trying to find the right way to "discipline." He is 15 months and just screams when he doesn't get his way. If I let him out of the stroller he runs and when I grab him he starts screaming and kicking. If he's in a public place and wants something he can't have again; more screaming! What can I do? What is appropriate discipline for his age? I know he can't understand me, but something's he can.
Oh also, I try getting down to his level and explaining why he can't have something or why it is dangerous. He just laughs and continues on. It's such a struggle

spank705 · July 2015

Im dealing with the same thing. My son is 19 months now tho. Best thing I can say is be positive in your tone and firm. Stay consistent no matter what even in public. Its important. I never try to explian the why part because its exhausting and they don't usually understand anyway. When I say no to something I always say no to it. Not one day ignore it or let it slide. They are testing the boundaries at this age. So be firm but try to turn things into games or sing a silly song loudly. I always keep snacks in my purse in the car and that helps sometimes with tantrums. Also making sure nap time is the same or at least the same length of time slept helps my son stay in a better mood and more cooperative.

Marchmellow2 · July 2015

I need to find a way to get my 20 month old of pacifiers. He only uses them in his crib but the sleep association is engrained in his head. What can I do to get him off pacis? Cold turkey or slow weaning?

kushimama · August 2015

My biggest problems are sleep training and discipline. She whines until she gets her way and throws many tantrums even in public! And she doesn't want to listen to me. I also regret not crib training her for when she was younger. She is almost 2 and always wants to be rocked and sleeps on her bed. I'm pregnant with my second baby and I'm loosing patience. I'm so so tired!!!

sweetmama101226 · November 2015

He is throwing tantrums! like if i do not let him do something because he can fall or etc then he will flip out and throw himself on the floor crying ....I've been told to ignore him instead of putting my attention to his tantrum...I am not sure if that's good or not but when I tried to ignore him it kinda worked where he stopped and stood up but kept crying. Hopefully it won't last too long -_-

TingLeong · November 2015

Calming it down from crying whenever he hear loud noises

nemodancer · January 2016

My son is nearly 19 months old! I can't believe we survived this far lol. But I'm noticing the signs of our son being a toddler, like little tantrums now. We're trying to prepare ourselves.

gojumpin11 · January 2016

When toddler start crying then your biggest challenge is start.

cpatrick0229 · April 2016

Sleep training is proving to be a challenge with my 18 month old. Trantrums have also started becoming a problem. www.MomsWithADream.com helping families work from home

MamaKat13 · April 2016

Nice to see I'm not alone here! Aside from sleep training and tantrum challenges, the other problem I'm having is getting my 15-month-old to eat anything substantial.

Bestmomideas · August 2016

Marchmellow2 said:

I need to find a way to get my 20 month old of pacifiers. He only uses them in his crib but the sleep association is engrained in his head. What can I do to get him off pacis? Cold turkey or slow weaning?

My son was obsessed with his pacis too! We cut the tip off the end of the paci to help him get rid of it. Every other night we'd cut a little more off the end. By cutting the paci it takes away that soothing sucking that they like so they actually give up the paci on their own. I hope this helps!

OmegaMom · February 2017

I have currently have two toddlers. I have found that tantrums are the hardest thing to deal with. They drive me to my edge. That's why I've spent so much time researching how to calm them during a tantrum, and how to prevent them. If you need more help in dealing with toddler tantrums, read this blog that I wrote.

https://http//alphadadomegamom.com/tackling-toddler-tantrums/

I have come by these tips with personal experience. They work most of the time, but sometimes it's just one of those days.

dabex4k · April 2019

This has been my biggest parenting dilemma thus far. I hate to be the mom that goes to the grocery store with your 2 and 3 year old and they both throw a tantrum so bad you just wish the floor would open up and swallow you. Can anyone relate? So after many traumatic experiences, I decided to educate myself about behavior modification especially in this age group. This is the information that I used and thought was wonderful. https://www.twosavvymoms.com/blog/this-is-parenting. It spoke about the use of both reinforcement and punishment to modify specific behaviors until you either introduce new ones or eliminate terrible ones. Behavioral Analyst that works with children also incorporate these techniques as well. The program that I am also signed up to and started doing is Positive Parenting Solution. Their techniques are really good as well. Their info is found at the bottom of the blog. Also check your local community programs or government programs to see if they are offering any free classes. I am currently doing a 5 week free training course on toddler behavior with siblings and aggression.

teehee_22 · April 2019

My toddlers has nutritional problems that can have immediate and long-term effects on her health, growth and development. Food allergies, iron deficiency, tooth decay and constipation are common in the early years.
really worried. please help.

pandagirlamy · March 2020

My son used to be sleep trained but ever since moving in with my mom she rocks him to sleep and hes 18 months old. So now she's the only one who can put him to bed. Ive been trying to get him off the bottle but he wakes up atleast 3 times at night asking for a bottle. He doesn't want to eat very much food during the day he mostly wants his bottle. He's very smart for his age I just fear I'll never get the bottle away from him. He also throws some nasty tantrums and by nasty I mean he screams bloody murder doesn't matter where or who's around and then bangs his head on whatever is near. Not to mention he thinks bitting people is funny hes got a good set of teeth and frankly it hurts. He also thinks it's funny to smack me even after I use my grown up voice and say no. I have no idea how to discipline him. I'll try to put him on time out in his playpen but here comes grandma to the rescue. I simply feel like I have no control over my own child and its stressful.

renatalan · January 2021

The biggest problem is discipline, as well as the fact that he and his youngest son can't share toys and are constantly fighting. It took me a year to reconcile them. Things are better now, but I think it's more likely that the older one has grown up and doesn't want to play with those toys anymore.

knottiedad24c2fbf2b05e6 · March 2023

My biggest issue right now my LO hitting. She's 17 months. I believe it is a tantrum. She hits faces, and I'm the primary victim if this. It's hard to be calm, right now, because she will slap hard and deliberately. Also, she's doing it sometimes so that she can apologize. I'm not sure how to prevent it.

enarson · April 2024

Omg I feel a bad mom; my daughter is so obsessed with iPad ,iPhone, tv and she is only 18 months old , we are trying hard to stop giving her all that. she start to having bad behavior, crying for everything I don’t know what to do, I remember reading about the two years hard time , anyway between trying to stop breastfeeding her and trying to help her whit development for her age. I’m going through hard times, First time mom.
I just want to be a good mom for her.
I always try to be involve whit her outdoors and indoors stuff ,activities, library etc etc.
and she loves it.
I hope this is just a temporary stage than she is getting cranky and upset easy.

knottief75f66b17a499049 · June 10

Three year olds are honestly hilarious. The imagination at this age is something else — my son had an imaginary friend called "Blue Man" for about six months and would set a place for him at the dinner table every night.

The emotional regulation piece is still really hard at 3 even though they seem so much more grown up. They have big feelings and limited tools. Patience and consistency are everything at this stage! 😊

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