I think we've reached the point where we have to figure out some official form of discipline for Mitchell. Up to this point he's been pretty well behaved and obedient. He's recently becoming a bit naughty and certainly more wild. It's kinda sad to see your cute little obedient baby become a toddler who willfully disobeys and then tries to bite you when you have something to say about it. In a way it's funny to watch the poor little caveman try to emotionally handle this world. His big feelings are just too much for his little body to handle. He doesn't seem to know what to do with his little bursts of anger. Luckily we haven't really had any tantrums. But, we do get to deal with frustration biting. When he gets mad one of his first reactions seems to be biting something. He's not really picky about what he bites, the floor, the couch, a fence (yes, he tried to bite a metal fence), occasionally a leg. They aren't really even hard bites, it just seems to be a little outlet for him, but obviously not something I want to become a habit. When I've displeased him somehow he's also a fan of laying down and burying his face in the carpet, not sure what that does for him. So now, lest he become awful to be around, the time has come to lay down the law. That means I have to figure out what the law is.
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Congratulations your kid is totally normal. My theory has been that it's a tough age for them because they know what they want to express but don't have the words hence the fits and biting.
A fence really? You should just come see Jade throw a fit. You will feel better. Let me know what you figure out because I'm open for ideas.
With Teagan we could pretty much tell him no and by some magic he listened. On the rare ocasion he didn't a few minutes in his crib alone gave him time to calm down and think about how much nicer it was to be with people than by himself.
That is working a bit with Jade. Ian starts crying himself which is far more obnoxious than the fit Jade was throwing but she thinks he is nuts and quiets down. I can't argue with that.
The tantrums are embarrassing but it's a normal stage. Plus you have really smart little guy who I know has big ideas he wants to express. I'm counting down the days to the terrible twos because I didn't find them terrible at all. It seemed with Teagan that was when he could finally say what he had on his mind so a tantrum was rare.
Hang on tight. It will be over soon. Plus share any good ideas you come across. Anything to make this stage a bit easier. Hmm seems I wrote a book here. Can you tell I feel your pain right now?
Yup, you've ALMOST got a full-blown toddler on your hands. A couple more months and you will be in the trenches.
The time out spot (usually crib at this age) is good for a 1 minute cool-down, like above commented.
The good news is, he'll eventually be able to talk alot and communicate via speaking rather than trying to bite stuff.
yeah, then he can just yell at you. much better, i'm sure.
I have no words of wisdom (no surprise) but wishing you lots of luck. Please become an expert so you can share with those of us who will follow. :)
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