Terrible Twos

From temper tantrums to screaming matches, dealing with the "Terrible Twos" isn't exactly a piece of cake. But with our tips and expert advice, we'll show you how to make it a not-so-terrible phase.
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Mom and Child at Doctor's Office
10 Ways to Survive Waiting with Toddlers
Supermarket checkouts, airport terminals, pediatricians' waiting rooms ... if you're a parent, you know about trying to entertain kids ... Read More
Child Activity
12 Toddler Misbehaviors, Solved!
How quickly toddler behavior can spin out of control! Learn what to expect from your emotional toddler, and how to handle these misbehaviors. ... Read More
Shy Baby
3 Steps to Introducing Time-Outs
When your toddler begins his willful stage, it's helpful to know there is a way you can manage his behavior and make clear your expectations. ... Read More
Baby Twins
7 Toddler Behavior Troubles (and Tips for Managing Them!)
Shortly after your child begins to walk, an amazing chapter unfolds—toddlerhood! This time of transition can often lead to frustration. ... Read More
Blonde Toddler Having Tantrum
Are Temper Tantrums a Sign of Mental Illness?
A hallmark of the terrible twos is now considered, in older children, a bona fide disorder. What does this mean for parents of toddlers? ... Read More
Toddler Tantrum
How to Handle a Whiny Child
Your child winds up from a whimper, to a plea, to a whine—the sound surest to make a parent crack. A psychologist, a daycare provider, and a ... Read More
Child Banging Head
How to Handle... a Head-Banger
Got a head-banger on your hands? We asked three parenting experts for their advice on how to help little ones navigate big feelings so they can ... Read More
Child Hitting
How to Handle... a Hitter
Three experts share the best way to handle a hitter, so you'll be ready to respond appropriately the next time your little one lashes out. ... Read More
Mom Talking to Toddler
How to React When Your Toddler Swears
Yikes—where'd he learn that one? Here's what to say and do to flush your toddler's potty-mouth tendencies completely.
Toddler Tantrum
Making iPad® Time Tantrum-Free
Sad Toddler
Tame Toddler Tantrums!
Trying to tame those toddler tantrums? These tips just might help manage those inevitable meltdowns.
Photo of Toddler Crying
What Makes Tantrums Tick?
Could you learn to tame your toddler's meltdowns by recognizing patterns of anger and sadness? Maybe...
Mom and Dirty Kids
You're Not My Mother! Disciplining Friends' Children
Get advice from parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley on dealing with friends' kids that misbehave.
Photo of a Mom Holding Her Daughter
Your Clever Toddler in Week 102: How Your Intentions Provoke Tantrums
Your child’s frequent crying jags may have an unexpected culprit: You. Learn how your intentions may influence your toddler’s temper ... Read More
Photo of a Mom Talking to Her Son
Your Clever Toddler in Week 78: Encouraging Compliance
What’s the secret to avoiding meltdowns and encouraging compliant behaviors? Be physically present and emotionally available. It can be ... Read More
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