MANAGING A TWO YEAR OLD

he third year of a Childs life is a crucial phase in growing up. They are becoming an independent person, wanting to take charge of their own life, yet they are hampered and frustrated by their limited language and abilities - often they wont be able to make you understand what they want. Give your child as much independence as you can, and be firm in handling troublesome behaviour. They will grow out of it.

On the other hand your child will surprise you with a burgeoning imagination that can make an absorbing game out of anything. Try to encourage the creativity in your child. Towards the end of this year Your Child might join a Playground, and start playing with other children in a constructive way and you'll notice that he's becoming open to suggestion and reason when you want him to do things.

Mother vs. Toddler - Toddlers constantly play games in which they test the physical properties of their environment. They confirm the law of gravity, the stickiness of orange juice, the wetness of water and the heat of flame. They discover mothers distress when they have gone too far. They learn that if they hurt a younger baby, they may get punished. If they throw toys out of the  window, they may get scolded. If they say a bad word, they may get sent to their room. In other words, they learn that they must control their anger and impulsive behaviour, or they cause mother to become angry or annoyed. In this way mothers teach their toddlers, both by example and discipline, to have respect for living things and dangerous objects. 

Every mother have to come across this phase during their Childs life so its a test to the mothers patience - prove it and you will get the returns. Never punish the child too hard, make them understand and they will definitely register it. As mothers we need to overcome their behaviour by diverting them towards another activity.

A Child is a Bundle of Joy - Enjoy