Sounds just like the terrible two's to me! My son is 2 1/2 this week , he has a very good vocabulary and he argues with me like a teenager! There are days when I feel all I say to him are NO, don't do that.. it is really hard somedays to remember to praise him for all the good things he does do. I think what you have described is typical of the terrible two's!!

My son used to sit and listen to books at the library storytime now all he wants to do is run around, he does the same at playgroup storytime and songtime. I try to structure my day with him so he is always kept busy, if we are in the house we do crafts together, read, play with sticker books (he loves these!) I play with his toys with him, we take a soccer ball to the local ball field, he helps me with some household tasks like sorting laundry and putting the shopping away etc. I think all you can do is realise it is a phase he is going through, he is understanding that he has power and wants to use it and it this is not gonna last forever!  Try to structure his days, see if there are activities for him and you in your area, or just go for walks.. burn off all that energy! I hope things improve soon!

 

Yep! Sounds like terrible Two to me! LOL (sorry!)  I am going threw it also!  I say, jsut goahead and bundle him up and take uim to the park..,. its just a bit of snow and he might liek to play in it for a while.    as for "fixing"it... have you tried rewards...  If your good while mommy does the dishes then you can have a few marshmellows... My son will do just about anything for a few marshmellows!!!   I dont have much in my house that he cant get into... one little cabnet drawer adn my computer desk... but he still always gets into those... I havent found a way to keep him form those!! but just keep at him and he will learn!       Does he like TV? maybe try a few diffrnet things for him to watch so you can get a bit of down time... My son dont like normal kids shows... he gets bored and it doesnt keep his attention... but he seems to like action movies, where the screan is always moving and there is lots of noise!... maybe try that??

Good luck!

I dont know what you call it over there but here they are called Gymbaroos or something like that. They have tunnels like McDonalds and slides and ball pits for the littlies and all manner of other things. The one we used to go to (DD is 11 now and too old) has all of the above plus merry go round, flying fox into ball pit, kiddies bikes and cars they just push with their legs, motorised cars and electric quads for the slightly older.

Mine suffers from ADHD and any confinement used to and still does lead to all manner of behaviour. Perhaps you could find a childrens museum where they can touch and run around or find a playgroup where you can talk to other parents and your children can play indoors or out depending on the weather.

As for time out he is only 2 and they have very short attention spans. If he is doing something you dont want him to do divert his attention by suggesting something more interesting and if time out is needed remember he is only supposed to stay 1 minute for each year of life.

We have a good book by an Australian Paediatrician called 'Toddler Taming' Author Dr CHristopher Green, he also writes other things and he tells you as a parent not a doctor so you understand. I found it very beneficial when mine was little and recommend it to anyone I can.

I hope this helps some. Merry Christams and I hope Santa finds a good little boy not a naughty one.

Adele.