Is it me or her?

squashy

My daughter is 18 months and can have similar tendencies. I have a recommendation for you though: Baby Signing. We just bought a board book with pictures that have simple words and how to sign them. We started off reading it together and then using the signs a few at a time each time we said the word, to reinforce. She does loads of signs now and can tell me what she wants largely. A lifesaver!

Think about it, babies learn the actions to insy winsy spider, they learn to wave goodbye and to give kisses, this is just an extension of this and they really do pick the signs up quickly.

I think you can do classes in babysigning but we just got a book from https://www.forestbooks.com

SatansPlaym8

I'd suggest finding local playgroups/mum and baby groups in your local area and seeing other mums you'll soon realise that your daughters behaviour is quite normal and that none of us mums are 'perfect' we may be all amazing but we are far from perfect.
Dont stress at mealtimes allow her to leave after shes finished eating shes 16mths its great that she joins in as it is.

shimmershelly

I just read through this thread and it made me chuckle when I noticed most of the quotes were about daughters. Little girls are little madams, I know mine was exactly the same, she started her terrible twos at 8 months and ended them about 5!
My DS was so different, really laid back and still is, give me boys anyday!!

Dormouse

In a nutshell: no it's not you, it is her. :cool: Sounds perfectly normal for a toddler - I've got one too. :rolleyes:

hippychick1

Hello!!
I also have DD who is 16 months. She has a foul temper (she's a red head :rolleyes: ). If I tell her no, she will throw herself on the floor and scream. For AGES. I just ignore her, and go and do something else. She is my third child, but my first daughter. The boys were nowhere as much trouble!!! I let her get on with it. With my boys, I found if I gave them more attention, they would carry on with it.

This attention is COMPLETELY NORMAL!!! You may have to stick it out for a while though. DS2 was three back in January. He still knows how to throw a wobbly!!! You will miss it when she's at school!!

Take care
xxx

Felicity

Oh lalaladybird, I read your OP and (whilst I am sorry for what you are going through) I though Yeaaa, it is not JUST me!

I have a 17 month old little boy who was the dream contended baby but for the last couple of months has been very naughty to say the least.

The biggest problem we have is hitting / biting / pulling hair of other children. He is a lovely little chap and I just don't know why he does it. I find it really difficult to deal with and because of his age he doesnt really understand!

If we are going to Mums and Tots or similar I get quite tense before hand because I just know how he is going to behave and I think he picks up on my tension.

I would love to hear any tips on stopping a 17 month old hitting out, kind of too young for the naughty step but old enough to cause mischief!