I’m absolutely defeated by my two year olds tantrums

That is such a frustrating age! They are just old enough to start wanting to explore and experience more but not old enough to communicate or understand limits! So much frustration for both kiddo and caretakers! Hang in there! You've got this! It will pass and you both will get through this! I love the book "parenting the whole brain child" as a resource! It really helped me to understand my kiddos limitations/development stage to understand what was just misbehavior vs what she couldn't help/her perspective. I found it helped me gain a little patience with the situation. I also learned how absolutely essential it is to take care of your own needs! My window of tolerance was wayyyy lower when I was hungry, tired, hadn't had good social connection, etc. I started getting up earlier than her in the morning and working out to some throw back 2000s jams (that are not appropriate for little ears 😆) and then spending some time doing a hobby or pampering myself and it made a huge difference

@Christina thank you. I’ll give that book a read. I’m kinda of at my limits these days because I have a newborn on me all the time.

Ooff that's definitely challenging to keep your needs met and be in the best head frame to stay calm! Just do the best you can!

You just have to accept that it's part of growing up. Even my older kids have tantrums occasionally. I posted something similar last year about my now 3 year old. She still has tantrums and some days I just want to scream and run away but it has gotten better. Just be consistent and don't give in if you said no. Also "picking our battles" has been a massive help. We don't always have to say no. You're not alone x

It’s sooooo hard. My son is not 2 yet but the tantrums started about a month ago and progressively gotten worse. We also have a 6 week old at home. It’s been rough.