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jenakers (699.9 days ago)
HA. I was going to say give him his own keys. That is what I did for my little guy. As far as tantrums in general, when I`m at home, I ignore most of it and he usually stops but, when he doesn`t it is TIME OUT with an explanation. Oh and don't be afraid to give him time out right in the park or a grocery store. Yes, you'll get some "looks" from people but, who cares. When my son was that little, I put him in time out after 1 warning. It was instant punishment. Now that he is older he gets threatened with TO more than he's in it.
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smiling politely (700.1 days ago)
give him his own keys. my son (18 months) would have tantrums at the supermarket when i wouldnt let him hold my purse. I gave him his own, with some expired gift cards and coins, so he hands the cashier his `money` and he is really easy/happy at the shop now!
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maimai (700.1 days ago)
My dd is the same! He is just asserting his independence and trying to do what you do (which makes things more difficult for you, I know!)!! I now tell dd to knock on the door and see who answers(of course, I unlock the door and then we go off trying to find who opened the door then ran off, lol), which she loves! Or you could try giving him a pretend set of keys?
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LKLmama (700.6 days ago)
Give him some of his own keys??? I am feeling you on the independent toddler and being pregnant thing but you really need to choose your battles. I put everything down and pick up my 20 month old so she can push the 8 in the elevator several times a day, she HAS to walk by herself up the stairs so as long as we have time (and I factor that in as much as possible) I stand there patiently for her to use the stairs herself. Or the times when we get out of the elevator and she decides she is going to CRAWL or scoot on her butt to our apartment down the hall when I have my arms FULL of groceries. I dont know.. arguing with an 18 month old over unlocking the door doesnt seem worth it to me. I say pick him up and let him do it, ditract him by giving him something else to hold before you get to your door?? I wouldnt make a big deal out of it cause likely next week it will be a whole new battle over something else and the door thing will be a funny memory!
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ulala86 (700.6 days ago)
Maybe take him out of the stroller once ur in the hall? bring snacks to distract him. or a fav toy or blankie? my son is known for tantrums and i just get down to his level and speak firmily. I don`t yell, that goes no where i noticed. maybe ask him if he wants to watch you put the key in the hole? ask him lots of questions to distract him right before you guys get to the door....i keep asking my son a bunch of questions and he`s usally fine and i know what u mean hun....i get so frustrated sometimes that i just start walking and i say ok the gavin mommy is leaving....and he gets up and starts walking towards me....god luck!
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