11/01/2026
5 things your toddler does that usually get called “the terrible twos.”
Hits or bites when he’s frustratedMelts down at every transition, from bath time to leaving the parkRefuses anything with a new textureWakes up screaming and takes forever to settleCan’t be comforted once he’s past a certain point
If you’ve ever left a full cart in the middle of the store and carried a screaming toddler out to the car, you already know which one hit home.
Some of this really is being two. Toddlers are learning huge things, and big feelings come with it.
Here’s a simple way to tell the difference. Watch three things: how often it happens, how big it gets, and how long it takes him to come back down. Many two year olds bounce back once the moment passes. If he’s stuck in it for a long time, most days, his nervous system may be having a hard time shifting out of stress mode.
You don’t have to guess. You’re allowed to look closer.
Which number is your toddler? Comment it below. ✨