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[quote=Anonymous]I had the same shoe issue, what I did was take them off in the car, a friend's nanny suggested it. That way they aren't getting thrown around, you feel in control, and it is easy to put them on quickly when they are strapped in.

I took the Anger class and it's a great start. I'd also strongly recommend the parenting classes, the anger class is JUST about anger and will not give you any new tools for handling your child. The "Calming the Famiy Storm" book is excellent too. You might want to look into therapy, PEP has a list of folks who specialize in anger as an issue. I think that you have other feelings, perhaps even anger or control issues from the past that are getting tapped, they explain in the class that anger is a surface emotion.

OP have you read any of the child dev books like "Your 2 Year Old"? It might be a helpful perspective. The Happiest Toddler on the Block book and DVD are really good too. So is Scream Free Parenting.

Do you get out alone with DH? Do you have things you enjoy doing that are completely separate from being a mom? Do you spend quality time with DD doing things that you both enjoy - playing together? She may be pushing your buttons to try to connect with you. Kids feel us pulling away while pregnant and it scares them. A lot of extra snuggles may really help. Do you think that you would be happier as a working mom?

I think it was prrobably your tone in the restaurant that got the attention. People probably worried that if you spoke to her that way in public what are you like in private? I'd give PEP a call and also try therapy. Your DD is going to need your support as you transition to a bigger family and three is way worse than the terrible twos. [/quote]

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