Why is my 2 year old so angry all the time

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child with anxiety was like that.

Same here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child with anxiety was like that.

Same here.

OP here- this is my worry. I have severe anxiety and I guess I'm always on the lookout. She has a lot of trouble with transitions. What did you do to address it?

[Anonymous]

I am pp who suggested 1, 2, 3 Magis. My DS has/had insane anxiety. Similar behavior.
He screamed and crawled out of portrait session at 4!
Observe her, in social situations, does she talk to people? Does she act differently in group settings. Might be hard if she was at home this whole time due to coronavirus.
Be on the lookout for that.
However, the book worked like a miracle for ds. You see the book is about handling the transitions! That is what I needed to learn how to deal with transitions. I wish everyone would understand that I recommend this book because it teaches a parent how to avoid all the tantrums in transitions and in more challenging situations.
For a kid with anxiety, like my ds, it was not about me being punishing to my kid, it was the opposite!

[Anonymous]

Unfortunately the sleep is definitely going to be part of it. Tired kids really struggle with this kind of thing. You say you've talked to.sleep consultants so I don't know what I could add.

1, 2 ,3 Magic is great IMO. I'd suggest Whole Brain Child and Little Big Feelings.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t stress about the nap. Many kids give them up around 3 anyways. I would start offering choices with foods, activities, clothes, etc. Lots of outside play. Praise for “teaching” baby how to do something to get some quality sibling time. Ignore outbursts. If she asks for applesauce and then screams when you give it to her then she gets nothing. Leave the room if she’s screaming. If she keeps screaming and it’s been awhile call in that she can either come for a hug or listen to a story or whatever she likes.

[Anonymous]

Hunt Gather Parent has some really good advice. Authors daughter sounds like yours. The last chapter is on sleep.