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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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
Enforcing Positive Discipline with Toddlers and Preschoolers
By incorporating straightforward elements of positive discipline into routines, parents can bring about significant—and often ... Read More
Extreme Impatience: Behind Your Toddler’s Misbehavior
Toddlers can be so fickle. They'll launch a 10-minute rant about needing Play-Doh now, and within four minutes, they're done with it. You love ... Read More
Hitting, Slapping, Punching, & Kicking: Behind Your Toddler’s Misbehavior
When you see your toddler slap her friend's head, you're horrified. But she looks at you blankly. Take a breath, Mom: Staying calm (by ... Read More
House Rules Help Conquer Discipline Problems
The first step of teaching good behavior is establishing clear expectations. Learn how posting rules in the home can help set rules and make ... 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
How to Handle… a Head Banger
Three takes on managing a toddler in the midst of a meltdown.
How to Handle… Clothing Battles
We asked three experts for their advice on how to get kids dressed in the morning—tantrum free—and still get out the door on time. ... 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.
How to Stop Your Toddler from Hitting and Biting
It´s never easy to see your baby get hurt, but having someone hurt him on purpose will raise any mama´s hackles. Why do children hit and bite, and ... Read More
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