As a mom of a three year old, soon to be four year old, I must say the year of the threes are much more "Challenging" than the so-called "terrible twos." Three year olds know just enough to push their own agenda and tests their parents.
After many battles, I simply walk away, let her have a quiet time then we talk about what she wanted and why she reacted the way she did. I always remind her how lucky she is to have mommy to help her. when she gets to the pint of no return, I get her blankie, Sofia doll & Teddy, lay on her bed and hug her. Naps are also a must- three is not the time to stop naps. Also limit sugar intake- sugar is like adding gas to a fire.
Another way I have ceased some of our battles is by letting her know Mickey Mouse, Sofia the First, one of the Disney Princesses or her Elf Sprinkles (during Christmas) is watching her behavior and we can't go to Disney if she acts this way! I even act as if I am calling Sofia at the castle to let her know how she is acting. At the end of the week I give her a letter from either Mickey or one of the princesses with praise and kuddos for being a good girl. It works-give it a try!
1. At two, they can barely talk. At three, they talk, talk talk and never shut up.
2. At two, they cry. At three, they throw temper tantrums so epic, you become convinced that they are possessed by an extraterrestrial.
3. At two, they’re happy to eat anything you present to them. At three they want to eat the same thing everyday and don't like anything green. (usually a starch and always want sugar).
4. At two, baths are a ten minute event, the result of which is a clean child. At three, baths take over an hour, and result in a drenched bathroom, sopping wet mommy and all the toys are in the tub.
5. At two, they wear diapers that can be changed on your watch. At three, they’re potty trained and the world revolves around going potty.
6. At two, they are distracted by a bag of yogurt bites at the grocery store as they sit nicely in the cart. At three, they want to eat something from every aisle and help you push the cart crashing into people and boxes.
7. At two, they let you dress them, looking innocent and adorable. At three, they insist on picking out their clothes, looking like the princess collided with a mountain man.
8. At two, they don’t like to get dirty. At three, they thrive on it changing outfits multiple times a day. Thanks for the extra laundry!
9. At two, you can do things for them, saving infinite amounts of time. At three, they must do everything by themselves, taking FOREVER & always making you late.
10. At two, manipulation is the last thing on their minds. At three, they own you. And they know It.
Stay firm and stand your ground.
We are the MOMS and in the end they will appreciate it!
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