Michael, if you don't get the 'terrible two's," you get the "turbulent three's." None of us gets through this time without one or the other. I think the two best pieces of advice I got during this time were: 1- This is an important developmental stage; this is their work. You can't fight it. 2. Find a way to say "yes" as often as possible -- "Yes, you can have the cookie after you finish your bath; yes, you can always choose your clothes".... Avoid the battle for control at all cost! Good luck and call me when you need a break.
One of my twin girls is a fashonista, the other not. The non fashionista is also the easiest to deal with, most of the time. She has different triggers. I can just throw clothes at my son and tell him to put them on, no issues.
Michael, if you don't get the 'terrible two's," you get the "turbulent three's." None of us gets through this time without one or the other. I think the two best pieces of advice I got during this time were: 1- This is an important developmental stage; this is their work. You can't fight it. 2. Find a way to say "yes" as often as possible -- "Yes, you can have the cookie after you finish your bath; yes, you can always choose your clothes".... Avoid the battle for control at all cost! Good luck and call me when you need a break.
One of my twin girls is a fashonista, the other not. The non fashionista is also the easiest to deal with, most of the time. She has different triggers. I can just throw clothes at my son and tell him to put them on, no issues.