http://www.happiestbaby.com/2-year-old-tantrum-difficult-to-curtail/ The Happiest Baby Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.happiestbaby.com/2-year-old-tantrum-difficult-to-curtail/#comment-1224 Dr_Karp Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:44:23 +0000 http://www.happiestbaby.com/?p=809#comment-1224 Hi J, Sounds like you are outnumbered! :-) Your kids are smart and verbal...but like many twins they have their own way of communicating to each other that can often temproarily slow their communication with others. Have you taught them any sign language? I strongly encourage you to watch the Happiest Toddler DVD (the main section is just 30 minutes long...it will help A LOT in dealing with their behavior...but more importantly, in giving you more realistic expectations. Also, please take a look at The Happiest Toddler section on time-outs,I am guessing it may have some tips that will help you be more effective. The most important section of THT for you will be the "green light" section...to help you boost behavior you like. But, bottom line - right now you live with two little cave-boys and so you have to get them out a lot and have clear limits - but very modest expectation - for the next 6-9 months. Good luck! (and get some help!) Dr. Karp Hi J,
Sounds like you are outnumbered! :-) Your kids are smart and verbal…but like many twins they have their own way of communicating to each other that can often temproarily slow their communication with others. Have you taught them any sign language?
I strongly encourage you to watch the Happiest Toddler DVD (the main section is just 30 minutes long…it will help A LOT in dealing with their behavior…but more importantly, in giving you more realistic expectations. Also, please take a look at The Happiest Toddler section on time-outs,I am guessing it may have some tips that will help you be more effective. The most important section of THT for you will be the “green light” section…to help you boost behavior you like. But, bottom line – right now you live with two little cave-boys and so you have to get them out a lot and have clear limits – but very modest expectation – for the next 6-9 months.
Good luck! (and get some help!) Dr. Karp

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