It seems like the neediness and acting out of toddlers is because they don't have much sense of understanding the reason behind things like having to wait and most importantly that dreadful NO! Doesn't matter how much you think he knows. He really doesn't. Makes a lot of sense since my oldest son has a complete meltdown whenever he wants my undivided attention yet there is no way I can do so at the moment or I repeatedly say no when he gets into something he's not supposed to be in.
Ever wondered why your toddler constantly calls out "MOOOOOOM" even though you have said I'm coming a million times? I have. My son will say mom as many times as it takes for me to physically turn my head and give him one on one undivided attention. With a 5 month old you can begin to imagine how difficult it is to give him all that attention at every moment he feels he needs it.
From reading this article I think the "terrible two's" can strike at any given time. Just depends on the child. However, they don't have to be terrible at all. Reconsider punishing your toddler for not listening the 50 millionth time you told him to not play with the water in the toilet or whatever it may have been. Instead sit with them and explain why it is not ok in a toddler friendly vocabulary. For example I say, "hey Mason don't play with that water that's caca water. Let's wash your hands."
Keep in mind that this world we live in is brand spanking new to them, and they are adjusting to all the new things surrounding them. They are learning what is wrong from right. Things like potty training, self feeding, sleeping in their own room, maybe siblings or moves or whatever it may be are being introduced. Wouldn't you be overwhelmed? I would. I am actually.
Sometimes it can be quite frustrating, but instead of yelling...I laugh that good old tantrum off.
The article I read: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2774399
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