My son has recently started the whole throwing himself on the floor and screaming when he doesn't get his way. I never realized how frustrating that is when I've seen other kids do it - not just for me, but for him also I'm sure. I know I can't give into him, but it's so hard to see those tears, it's like I broke his heart! It's also very hard to listen to - I try to distract him, but it doesn't always work. Any advice on how to help him through this stage quickly?

The times my 2 yr old throws a raging fit I just let her do it and try to ignore it. Pretty soon she'll come to me for hugs and she gets over it. My older one however will whine for a long period of time so I also try distractions like toys, games, or candy. (For both) But before I do that they get to cry a bit first otherwise my distractions won't work. Well good luck. I'm sure his stage will pass but not too quickly. Gotta love those stages!!

Solo is right--this stage will pass. Until it does, try to hold on to your sanity! It might help to look at it as a learning experience for your son. I found it easiest to sit there with my son as he threw fits. I did not ask him to stop, but only pointed out that by sitting there throwing a fit, he was wasting our time and it would take longer to get wherever we were going. Once at the age of 2, in McDonalds, he threw the biggest fit because he wanted to play outside first. He immediately flew to the floor and screamed bloody murder! I calmly squatted down to him (mind you I was 8 months pregnant!) and sat with him. I told him that it was okay to let me know how he was feeling and that I was sorry that we could not go outside to play and sorry that we were not even able to eat. I then explained to him that we could go outside and play as soon as he finished eating. He promptly got up and walked to the table where my friend was sitting. Yes, he was only 2, and yes he understood that throwing a fit was delaying his trip to the playground. And once he finished eating, he had the best time outside! Hang in there--Let your son know that he can always come to you to let you know how he is feeling, even if it is 'bad'! Sure, it may be time consuming and dishearting to see him cry, but don't give in and let him see that you do care how he feels!

Good luck!

Hi io dont kno what to do with my boy when he acts up
so i like to smack him in the teeth
is this normal?
cuz you know teeth dont feel!