Hey All,
I wasn't sure whether to post this under parenting or preschool, but I need some help. DS (2y2m) and I went on a big adventure to Canada. We road planes, trains, trucks and basically had the time of our lives. However during the trip his sleep was basically ignored and very disrupted. Even when I tried to make it work out for naps etc there was a bit of friction with others on the trip.
When we came back it was like someone had snatched up my sweet rather easy going boy and replace him with a tantrum beast.
Now when I suggest or tell him something he doesn't want to do he tells me, "it's not time for that Mommy, it is time for ..." Ok, that wouldn't be so bad, but if there are shoes, shorts, eating in his high chair, or bath involved there is a tantrum. Enter timeouts and much frustration.
We have been back for seven days. He has had at least that many tantrums. He seems to be going through some growth spurt/developmental milestones as well. He has begun to pretend fairly extensively and seems to have begun reading/identifying words. All of this while throwing the fits of his life.
I am wondering if my expectations need additional readjustment. He is after all just 2. We tend to ask him to meet or slightly exceed his current level of comprehension of rules, tasks, games etc. Any helpful advice or ideas for easing the way back to a normal amount of 2yo would be awesome.
Thanks,
