Is anyone else just… not having fun? This age is insane. My kid just seems so unhappy all day everyday. Constantly on the verge of or having a meltdown. Even if he has everything he wants he still finds something new to be rip shit about. He gets himself so worked up that he makes himself gag and almost puke like… multiple times a day (to be fair he has a sensitive gag reflex but still!)
I feel like I can’t do a single thing right and it’s breaking me. The worst part is anytime we are around other people or he’s at school it seems like he’s an angel so he only acts this way at home which makes me feel even worse. I hear twos and threes are terrible but I guess I wasn’t prepared to feel genuinely hated by my toddler every waking moment.
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This age is definitely rough for sure. Just know you are not alone!! The good news is that the fact it's not 24/7 shows he is capable of regulating his emotions. What does a typical day look for you? I know if my tot doesn't get outside enough, she is out for blood 🙃

My Todder had hard time regulating his emotions at 2.5. Just recently he became better at listening and an angel. Have patience and it is a phase. My suggestion is going out more or have someone else handle him. My toddler gives me his worse emotions because he feels safest around me. He never shows his melt downs with dad or grandparents. Give him options because they want freedom. Do you want this or that? Youre doing great if you get the worse emotions from your toddler.