Psychologists and child development expert Dr. Gail Gross says the toddler years are usually so taxing on parents because children are just starting to reach for independence. “This period, called the Terrible Twos, is the first time your child attempts autonomy. Whether your child is stomping, screaming, or throwing himself to the ground, these anger-filled outbursts are all a normal part of childhood development. “The central theme connecting temper tantrums is your toddler’s desire to ‘do it himself,’ to get his way and resist control,” Gross told Fox News. If I fell down and hurt my knee, I’d cry too.’ You're taking his feelings into account rather than discounting,” Gross said.

Source: Fox News January 17, 2020 19:30 UTC