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[quote=Anonymous]Before you react---take some breaths, close your eyes, just ignore her for a minute and collect yourself.

To put this in perspective:  if you sometimes can't control your temper or emotions, and you are a grown up, imagine what a young toddler must feel like.  We can't have expectations for them that are beyond those of ourself.

Keep in mind the ultimate goal:  a happy life with your child.  One night, one instance of bad behavior, that isn't the goal.  Don't do anything to destroy your relationship, that is the goal.  If there is a bunch of food on the floor and people rolling their eyes, screw them.  It isn't worth freaking out over.

Take it easy----you have SO much on your plate.  It is true that 2 is a lot harder, but in a way it is easier because your standards will completely change.  You will be in survival mode for a while so take it literally moment by moment within each day.  Only your sanity and the physical health of your children are a priority in those early months, so go easy on yourself.

Signed, mother of 2 in the survival mode phase[/quote]

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