Hyper. Tantrums every now and then. Testing. Whining every now and then. Terrible. That is how people usualy describe this stage in a child's life aged 2 or 3. My little boy happens to be in that stage.
In my Early Childhood courses, I have read and studies about this stage and how to deal with it. But just like in teaching, theory, is different from the actual thing. Observing at how my little one behaves, I can say that I am one of those lucky parents who didn't get to experience all the disasters and the tantrums and the whinings. Yes, he does have his own share of mood swings and "katarayan" moments, testing moments, and "topak" moments...but I can say that they are all manageable. After all, it is only in these moments that I am reminded that my son is still a child. I am to adjust to him and try to understand his world and not the other way around.
Instead of focusing on those terrible experiences, I try to dwell on the good things and the sweet things he does. Like when he just tells me out of the blue that he needs me, or he loves, or he has enjoyed our activity for the day. Each day is different and challenging for me as a parent, in less than 4 months, he'll be three and as I await what is in store for me when he does turn three, we'll continue to enjoy this part of our journey as mother and son. :)
