Nothing terrible happening here —29-month-old
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Nothing terrible happening here —29-month-old

2-year-olds get a bad rap. And yeah, they can be intense for sure. But they are also pretty awesome! So join us as we trade the phrase "terrible twos" for "full of energy and big feelings and personality and still incredibly adorable twos." It's a movement. XO, TeamMotherlyP.S. And when those big toddler feelings do flare, remember to take care of yourself, too.

By Motherly Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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