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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Confirm with pediatrician that he’s within the bounds of normal.

Read 1-2-3 Magic. He’s at the perfect age to get started. [/quote]

I'm calling the pediatrician on Monday. Again, I'm a FTM, so it might be normal, but I am also frightened by the schrills. I get anxiety when he comes home. He is a bully towards me, and when I try and correct him, he fall out flat, screams, wails, flails and it goes on and on for long periods of time. If you walked passed the house, I would think he was being abused. I'm afraid to take him places. Not sure if this is 2 or a major concern. I heard about tantrums but experiencing them first hand is scary to me.[/quote]

Preschool teacher of two year olds here.  Kids this age are developing their self-regulation skills.  Their impulses get the better of them, and they can kick and scream when they are overwhelmed.  It isn’t fun, but some of this is typical.

The adult needs to help the child regulate their feelings. This is called co-regulation.  You need to develop the capacity to remain calm, and share your calm with the child. https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/

Also, if your child’s upset is extreme, it could mean that they have some developmental issue. Your pediatrician can help with ideas for follow up.  Also, each state or county has infant and toddler services for children with special needs.  This is required by law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), part of public school systems.  This agency can evaluate if the child’s behavior indicates a special need, and then plan and provide activities to help the child. [/quote]

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