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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Your Clever Toddler in Week 96: Prepare Yourself for Tantrums
Erratic, aggressive, tempestuous behavior is the hallmark of toddlerhood. So how can you prepare yourself for your child’s tantrums? It’s ... Read More
10 Waiting-in-Line Survival Tips for Parents of Small Children
Waiting around can be a real drag, but waiting with kids is a whole different story. Get tips to help you survive the time in line with your ... Read More
7 Weeks to Taming Temper Tantrums
Follow along as we share tips and tricks for helping your child minimize the frequency and duration of his or her temper tantrums. ... Read More
9 Alternatives to Spanking
Feel like you're regularly losing your cool with your kids? Read these tried-and-true tactics that will keep you in control without raising ... Read More
A Primer in Positive Discipline: Tips for Consistent Parenting
Discipline encompasses everything we do to teach our children to make good choices. The more consistent our discipline is, the more easily ... Read More
Are You Disciplining in Anger?
Understanding your stress reactions can help you curb bad parenting habits and discipline with warmth instead of anger.
Are You Ready to Tackle the Terrible Twos?
Mothering is hard, but there’s no other age that comes with such a warning as the “terrible twos.” Take our quiz to see how you’ll stand up to the ... Read More
Bath Time Battles: Behind Your Toddler’s Misbehavior
The dirt between his toes can't feel good, and you know he's always so happy once he's out of the bath, clean and dry. So why is it easier to bathe ... Read More
Bedtime Battles: Behind Your Toddler's Misbehavior
You're tired and you know your toddler is too. Why does this basic need take so much coaxing? If getting your little one to sleep is nightmare, ... Read More
Biting: Behind Your Toddler's Misbehavior
Is your toddler biting? Here's how to solve this common toddler misbehavior.
Brace Yourself for Meltdowns (1 of 7)
Knowing why toddlers' emotions run so high in their second year is an important first step in helping them stay calmer, longer. Read on! ... Read More
Dawdling and Dashing: Behind Your Toddler's Misbehavior
One minute you're begging him to drop the dandelions and get in the car; the next, you're chasing him across the lawn. Toddlers live by their own ... Read More
Deal with Public Meltdowns (6 of 7)
Use these simple tips for managing disruptive toddler behaviors at malls, birthday parties, family gatherings, airplanes, religious ... Read More
Decision to Spank May Mirror Aggression in Parents’ Relationships
Some parent's decision to spank their children may have more to do with their personal relationships, not their discipline beliefs. ... Read More
Do Time-Outs Work for Toddlers?
While many agree that time-outs work for older children, do they really work for the toddler set? We asked two moms and an expert to tell us how ... Read More
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