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    You are here: Home / Toddler / How to Get Your 2 Year Old to Stop Whining

     

    How to Get Your 2 Year Old to Stop Whining

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    Did that blog post title get your attention?

    In the past few weeks my two year old has turned into the biggest whiner in the universe. I can tolerate a lot of things, but I really, really, really hate whining. I just want to poke my eyes out when people whine.

    Toddler crouched down on floor, playing with cups and spoon on a white towel.

    It order to stem the tide of whine I put out some cups of water on the floor and let New Kid have at it.

    Is it crazy to let my 2 year old play with water on the living room floor? Maybe. But by God, the whining stopped.

    As you can see, even his six year old brother joined in the wet fun.

    Kids playing with water cups and spoons on a white towel.

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    1. Christy says

      February 03, 2011 at 12:35 pm

      Whatever works! I am not a fan of whining either.

      Reply
    2. Raising a Happy Child says

      February 03, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      I think New Kid is a bit tired of winter. I hate whining too.

      Reply
    3. MaryAnne says

      February 04, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      Sounds like a great solution to me!

      Reply
    4. Even in Australia says

      February 08, 2011 at 1:12 am

      Do you have a white bathroom sink? If so, I've had a lot of luck with cups in there. The key is to add food coloring to the water!

      Reply
    5. One Hungry Mama says

      February 16, 2011 at 3:01 am

      love it. could have used this today... i'm sure it'll come in handy some day soon (um, tomorrow)! thank you!

      Reply

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