Welcome to the troublesome threes?
Three years ago today I delivered a bouncing baby boy. As a first-time mom, I had read all of the pertinent parenting books and was prepared for his first year. Then life happened.
I’ve stopped reading books about child-rearing and have instead turned to the internet or friends with older children when something comes up that I’m not really sure how to deal with. All in all, it hasn’t been too hard. Yet.
But someone once told me if the terrible twos weren’t so terrible (and they weren’t), then hold on for the troublesome threes. I’m holding tight, literally.
My son’s personality is in full force, as are his words and actions. He is truly a little person now — with a big attitude. (I thought they didn’t start blatantly ignoring you until at least their pre-teens!)
As I prepare for this next chapter in childhood, what books would you recommend in rearing a 3-year-old? Here’s what I already have on my shelf (although I admit I haven’t gotten very far into it because well, between potty training and getting his first bicycle, life happens).
I wish I had advice for you but I am dealing with much the same situation… we coasted through the two’s and I thought I was home free… the three’s are a much different story and not too much fun at all. Good thing the potty training is over and done with. Good Luck!
As a retired teacher with sons ages 27 and 29, my suggestion would be—Try reading to your son instead of just yourself. I found the Berenstain Bears and Beatrix Potter a good place to begin. I was also lucky to have had relatively few problems with my sons ignoring me at any age up until now.