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Weird Phases:

One thing that many parents face, but isn't something that is talked about real often, is the weird phases our children go through. Everyone hears about the terrible two's, but not many people mention that it doesn't start (nor does it stop) at 2. Instead, each age comes with it its own issues and strange behavior. Many children hit these phases at different ages, but below is a general list of what you might be able to expect:

• The busy 1's—this is the time during which your child will learn to put everything they can fit into their mouth and they will learn the word "no" (and prefer to use it at the most inappropriate times). This is also usually the time babies start biting, not wanting to share, no longer wanting to be held or carried (which is fine until you need to carry your little one), and it is also when they will likely start taking their diapers off on a regular basis.

• The terrible 2's—everyone talks about this one, but not many people really tell you why it's so terrible. This is the age when a child becomes independent, or at least tries to. They don't know how to tie their shoes, but they want to do it on their own, they want to dress themselves but they can't yet button the buttons, and more. This is also generally the age where temper tantrums appear, they develop an eye-rolling syndrome, and they get into everything that they can reach (as long as they aren't supposed to have it). This is also usually the time that they stop putting things in their mouth, but you have to watch them to make sure they aren’t putting those things in their nose or ears instead.

• The horrible 3's—this phase sort of blends in with the two's, they just have a greater intelligence, so the things they do are a little more detailed and tend to be hidden a little better. This is also the age where they begin to color and draw, and this usually means that your child will decide you need more decorations on your wall. It may be as simple as their bedroom wall, but most likely it will be in a more obvious place, such as your living room. They also learn the art of talking back during this time, and they know what they want when they want it, and are almost always willing to tell you. This is usually the time when a child becomes very observant in public and likes to point out strange things to people, such as that they have a big nose, etc.

• The slightly better 4's—this is the time that your child will understand a whole lot more than they did before, and they are a lot better behaved than before, but they also like to try new things during this time. This is the most common time for a child to begin mixing their food with their drink at the dinner table to see what it will taste like, and other such experiments. This tends to be the age when children decide what they want to wear and there is no talking them out of it, and Halloween around this time involves a great investment, because your child will wear the costume for several weeks after Halloween is over.

• The why 5's—this is the time that children develop a case of the why's. They want an answer to every question, be it trivial or not. They will ask in-depth questions such as "why is the sky blue," as well as "why did you put on that shirt instead of a different one." Most parents tend to expect this phase, but what they don't expect is that no answer will be good enough. Your child will ask you a question, and you will answer it thoroughly, and then you will hear "but why?" Then you will try your best to explain that part, and then you will hear again "but why?" Eventually, every parent, no matter how much they don't want to, will say "just because." The only reason most parents end up doing this is that, if they didn't, the questions would never stop.

• The brave 6's—while this age is often much easier than the ages before, it is still a difficult one for parents to handle. This is when a child really starts to feel like their own person who can make their own decisions, especially once they are in school. They get to choose their own friends, do homework, and more, and this adds to their independence. This is great, and the only downfall is that this age also comes with bravery that may involve your child doing such things as climbing trees, doing flips on trampolines, etc. It’s just part of being this age, but that doesn't necessarily make it any easier to deal with.

While each age has its own phases and stages, your child may not do any or all of these at the time listed. Each child is different, and what they will or will not do may vary from child to child quite a bit. There really is nothing you can do to prevent any of these from occurring, either. They are simply a necessary part of growing up, but it is nice for the parents to be warned in advance of what might be to come during these times.




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