I have he sweetest, most loving little boy. He loves snuggles and hugs and he is so much fun to be around. About two weeks ago he started acting out, and I chalked it up to the almighty Terrible Twos that are surely heading my way. But his behavior has been getting progressively worse.Almost every activity results in a screaming fit. Everything from meals to diaper changes, going out in public, even his favorite activities. If we go shopping or to a restaurant, he will not sit in a stroller, shopping cart or booster seat. He wants to walk around on his own. If I try to lead him in a direction he has a screaming, earth-shattering meltdown. If I use the phone, he starts wailing. If my husband tries spending time with him, about seventy-five percent of the time he will have a fit for me. And when he gets me, he hugs me around the neck and says "mama" over and over like he hasn't seen me in ages (which is precious and I love it, but it makes dada feel like a pile of doo doo).The worst of this behavior is that he has started hitting and head-butting. We have a very sweet pit bull and she has been a part of our family for six years. He has been so aggressive toward her that I can't keep them in the same room together. Yesterday in a brief moment with her he started hitting her in the back and she snapped at his face. She's NEVER snapped at a person before. Needless to say, she is going to have to go stay with a family member for a while.I have tried several things. I've tried introducing new games and activities. I've tried doing more physical activities like playing outside more often or just chasing each other around the house. I've tried making sure he eats good, filling meals. Nothing is really stopping the behavior problems. I feel like all day he's upset and I'm scrambling around to make him happy.Is this normal? Do all toddlers go through this? Can anybody recommend books or advice? via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2uanaIt
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