The ages between two and three years old are tough, because this is the time in which your child is developing language skills along with some independence while still lacking in the areas of self control and communication. When your toddler has a meltdown, they are specifically trying to communicate that they are upset, but they do not quite have the means to address it in an appropriate manner. Take the time to teach them more adequate ways of communicating their feelings so that they have the skill in the future.

Key Takeaways:

• The ages 2 and 3 is an exciting one for toddlers because they are beginning to realize their independence and to understand language skills.
• 2 year olds want what they want when they want it that is why parents would often hear them scream, “No”, or “No diaper change.”
• The feelings of older toddlers can take a swing from one moment to the other that is why they have been compared to teenagers.

“As a parent, your job is to help your young toddler navigate the tide of strong emotions she is experiencing this year. This is no small task, because the emotional lives of 2-year-olds are complex.”

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