The terrible twos: a time when troubles of "no!" dominate your child's vocabulary. While the phase won't last forever, it sometimes can feel like it will never end. In the meantime, it's a good idea to have some strategies for handling your toddler's unruly behavior. First, understand that her actions are not acts of defiance directed toward you; she's developing independence and learning how to express frustration. Here are a few Here are some parenting tips to help you get through the terrible twos:

What to Expect

This toddler stage isn't only an awkward phase to get through as fast as possible. Instead, it's a necessary phase in your child's growth.

"During the next couple of years, she has to learn to act as kids do, and babies don't. Which involves changing from diapers to underwear and out of a crib into a bed," She must be capable of eating and drinking without bottles and sippy cups. 

Terrible twos symptoms

The most dreaded of the indications of the terrible twos is public tantrums. Two-year-olds have always had a terrible character for delaying tactics, pickiness, and downright defiance. But the more we expect young children to bring them to restaurants and think they can manage themselves. In group environments like toddler classes, the more these behaviors seem to rise.

"A toddler isn't a baby anymore, and considering he has to grow up whether he likes it or not, approaching him like an infant will only make him balk. "But a toddler isn't a preschooler yet and handling him like he's maturer than he makes him clingy. 

Conflicting Behavior

While her in-between behavior—one of the symbols of terrible twos symptoms—is confusing for you, her ambivalence is often painful for her. But, of course, your toddler has to pursue her ends even when they're at odds with yours. However, the argument feels seriously dangerous because she still loves and depends on you. "She wants to be sure you'll go on loving her.

Precarious Independence

Parents visit certain places as part of their weekly routines, such as health clubs that provide childcare. Children are expected to accept that they will be left under the watch of an unrelated adult for some moment. "The certainty is that while some do, many don't. Some kids will gladly play with all those gadgets, not minding that Mommy or Daddy is there. It makes it hard for parents of others to accept that it's age-appropriate for an under-3 to protest being left in that situation.

Discipling your toddler

While discipline is needed to keep your toddler safe and teach her the difference between right and wrong, it is also important to give your child some authority over her life. To do this, give her options like: Ask if she would like to wear a yellow or red dress today or if she would like pretzels or a banana for a snack. Avoid open-ended questions—they might cause frustration.

Temper Tantrums Explained

 Your child's frustration often sparks temper tantrums at her inability to achieve a task she thinks she should be capable of doing independently. At the peak of this frustration, toddlers often get distressed because they do not possess the language skills to express their feelings. Tantrums are expected for every child's development. However, they will decrease around age four once motor and language skills are better developed.

Managing Temper Tantrums

Temper outbursts are burdening on both parent and child. Fortunately, there are approaches you can use to defuse the situation. During a tantrum, it's essential to remain calm and avoid recklessly reinforcing the behavior. If your emotions intensify, so will your child's. Could you not laugh or confront her? Preferably, ignore your child without making eye contact and wait for her to calm down. This will guarantee you are not reinforcing bad behavior.

Managing Tantrums in public

Letting your child cry at home is one thing, but it's embarrassing and chaotic when he throws a fit in public. So when a temper tantrum explodes in the middle of your weekly errands, remember that it does not make you a bad parent. Many of the people in the area are probably parents, so they understand the position that you're in.