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I didn't personally experience any terrible twos because my kid didn't give me that particular challenge.

I kept waiting. I'd wake up open one eye and wonder. Is today the day?

No, but then came the terrible teens but that's an entirely different podcast.

I did see terrible twos all around me and I'm called about it all the time on my radio program. Two-year-olds generally aren't very

verbal but they sure will let you know what they do and don't want to do through

their meltdowns, apparent defiance, ignoring, hitting, crying, all kinds of behaviors

that you'll immediately want to put an end to.

Sometimes the terrible twos even extend into the threes and fours.

Although it's a normal part of development, the toddler stage can drive parents into tantrums themselves if you don't have a few tricks up your sleeve.

The best way to cope is to understand that like all phases, this two shall pass.

You've got to approach these years with a sense of humor

and realize that basically your child's brain is informed enough yet

to be able to respond to your demands for better behavior.

When Jordan called asking how to get her two-year-old to control his emotions,

I reminded her that she was expecting a little too much

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