I Said I Want the Red Bowl! Responding to Toddlers? Irrational Behavior

Amelia, told that she can?t have a fifth book before bedtime, shouts: ?You are the meanest mommy! You are not invited to my birthday party!? Seen through the eyes of the child, and through the lens of development, this behavior is utterly normal, and a signal that important milestones are being achieved. This article by Claire Lerner highlights what the behaviors may mean and how family members and caregivers can respond to them.