Am I a terrible mom?

I went through the screaming phase around 1 1/2 with my son and I let him cry it out too but it didn’t last long honestly I think 3 nights of crying (less and less each night) and then he was good, he’s slept through the night ever since. I know that’s not super helpful but I’m assuming she will grow out of it eventually

Redirecting is your best friend.. and just a hell of a lot of exhausted patienc, unfortunately. Instead of saying no, try giving her something that is a yes to. Invite her to do things with you to keep a productive eye on her (much easier said than done, I know). When you take something away, give options for something fun instead and make it seem like a trade. Or say something like "oh my goodness, you found it! Ive been looking all over for (THING), Thank you so much! You're such a good helper." Then change your tone to make the new thing seem like something they reeeeally want, such as whispering "hey... momma has a fun idea. Do you wanna play with... DINOSAURS?! *Bring out the object* Raaaaawr! He's gonna get you!!!" Then play with them for a minute so theyre interested in whatever thing it was before letting them play alone again. Or heck, even let the dino or something help cook or whatever. They can "watch" or whatever other fun thing you can think of.

We all go through this situation—that urge to run away when our patience runs out. One minute everything is fine, and the next, there’s an explosion of screaming and crying. I simply stay by my baby’s side for a while to say, "It’s okay; cry out whatever you need to cry." Even when I’m exhausted, I remain right there, sitting beside him and holding space for his emotions. Is it draining? Absolutely! But we learn little by little; we don’t come with a manual—we rely on instinct, the day-to-day drive to survive, and our love for that little being we brought into the world. Love, understanding... and empathy. He, too, is overwhelmed with emotions and doesn't know how to express them in any way other than crying. A routine helps—perhaps a bath before bed? (Though

And by the way, you are not a bad mother! You are doing the best you can. I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way... Come on, hang in there—you’ve got this! You need to rest and catch a break, too... but remember that no one is going to look after and care for him better than you.