Yes, a ‘threenager’ is a thing — here’s how to make it through that really intense third year

If you’re the parent of a 3-year-old, you’re probably reading this with one eye open — because your other eye has been poked with a crayon by that tiny little monster running around your house. Yes, the struggle is real, and the fun hardly ends after you make it through the baby years. For many parents, the terrible twos are a walk in the park compared to the 3-year-old horror show that is to come.

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re the parent of a 3-year-old, you’re probably reading this with one eye open — because your other eye has been poked with a pencil or spat in by that tiny little monster running around your house.
• You look at your beautiful child and realize he’s become a smarter but more demanding (and probably impolite and self-centered) little person.
• Social skills, both fine and gross motor skills and language skills have improved.

“Social skills, both fine and gross motor skills and language skills have improved. Far different than your 2-year-old, kids who are 3 are easier to understand and have a better grasp of communicating their needs.”

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813862/your-3-year-old-development-behavior-and-parenting-tips-1