starrymommy
Well-Known Member
hi mummies, my elder girl just turned 2. she's going through "terrible twos" now and it is hard to prevent her from getting into trouble sometimes. mealtimes outside are usually chaotic with her around. recently at home, she is really pushing our boundaries, playing with things she isn't supposed to, bullying her little sister (pushing, snatching toys etc.), throwing tantrums when she doesn't get what she wants. she's just behaving as most children her age will, and most of the times she's really a sweet child. just quite a handful when she gets into one of her tantrums.
we have tried to explain to her that her actions are wrong, we have introduced Mr Cane to her, smacked her palms etc but she's constantly testing our limits! there were times she would be flailing around and screaming/crying till we gave in to her. it's a rather vicious cycle.
the only thing we have not tried yet is time-out. i know we should have started her on time-outs when she was 18 months old but somehow we never did. my question is, have any one of you parents introduced time-outs successfully to your child/children at age 2? and how do you go about doing it?
appreciate feedback and advices from parents who have been through the same challenges.
we have tried to explain to her that her actions are wrong, we have introduced Mr Cane to her, smacked her palms etc but she's constantly testing our limits! there were times she would be flailing around and screaming/crying till we gave in to her. it's a rather vicious cycle.

the only thing we have not tried yet is time-out. i know we should have started her on time-outs when she was 18 months old but somehow we never did. my question is, have any one of you parents introduced time-outs successfully to your child/children at age 2? and how do you go about doing it?
appreciate feedback and advices from parents who have been through the same challenges.
