If you could give just one piece of advice to a parent of a 2 year old, what would it be?

If you can think of one helpful thing to tell a mom of a 2 year old boy- what would that be?If you could give just one piece of advice to a parent of a 2 year old, what would it be?
I'm in the same boat. I can say have plenty of patience with him. Lord knows you need it with a toddler :) Oh and enjoy your child. They grow up so quickly.If you could give just one piece of advice to a parent of a 2 year old, what would it be?
I was going to say run for the hills but since someone has already said it - will think of something else.





Don't push them to grow up too fast they are still a baby for a bit longer - this is from a broody mum of a 5 year old who wishes there was a rewind button.





And try to improve their communication. Alot of tantrums (not all!) are caused by their frustration at not being able to communicate and the more they can whether that is with words, unique words to them that you understand or sign language they can hopefully get their point across without having a tantrum.





Ok 2 hints will limit it to that but can think of lots more :)
Patience..Try to remember he is learning and everything you take for granted is new to him..see things at his level and through his eyes..try to make one special moment with your child each day and you will have memories for a life time.
It would be that





Remember they have only been on the earth for 24 months, dont expect them to be more mature than possible.





I always expected too much from my son :o( It wasn't until i had my 2nd child that i realised how young my oldest really was
The best $10.00 you will EVER spend is at the hardware store for one of those flip-over locks {Like at a hotel}, and mount it up HIGH on all outside doors. At least if he gets away from you, he's in the house SOMEWHERE!





PS To ';Rectum';...consider yourself reported. Your not funny. Not even close. Five thumbs down {and counting} should give you a clue!
Enjoy you child...don't worry about too much..their baby hood passes so quickly...
two year olds are like terrorists... and we don't negotiate with terrorists





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I would say 'Do not reason with your child'. Cause and effect... cause and effect... cause and effect is how they learn. Consistent, reptetive cause and effect. No reasoning, don't show if you are upset or if the child has gotten under you skin. Just cause and effect. Predictable reactions for all his or her 2 year old actions. Cause and effect. You do this... this is what happens. Keep it simple. No reasoning.





If you want to explain to the child, than in a moment where the child is in a good mood and after the time out is over, explian what happened and why. You can expalin until you are blue in the face, but 2 year olds are not rational becaue they do not understand the way things work yet. They absorb better when they are not upset. So just keep it down to cause and effect and explain 'out of the moment' about the why's.
Persistance and consistency! (and take a deep breath before you react :) )


I find it much easier to get my son to listen if I make it about choices. For ex. Time to get dressed, do you want the blue shirt or the red one? This helps to avoid the classic ';no'; response. Good luck!
Take a hot bath and remember that eventually you will NOT have to watch every dang moment he is awake--and one day he might actually be doing the dishes for you instead of spereading them all over the kitchen...yard....or hiding them where you would never think to look!
If the 2 yr old is anything like my 3 yr old is.. I will tell them RUN!! LOL..





No but seriously you just need to be patient and understand that they are still exploring a very new world to them!
Have patience.
DON'T take your eyes off of him that is why they call it terrible twos.
Here is my advice:





This too, shall pass.





There are so many stages our kids go through and they grow up so quickly. He is going to test you as much as possible and you will do your best to get through it all. Enjoy every minute because eventually all the things he does to drive you nuts will be able to be looked upon later with laughter (and possibly relief that it's over!). Take lots of pictures.





If you get a chance...read the other post on ';What's the worst thing your child has done to your house'; It might freak you out, but will definitely make you laugh!





Good luck!
Just understand that there are only 365 days in a year and than it will be over!

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