threenager

slang A three-year-old child who displays the moody rebelliousness stereotypical of teenagers. Now that my daughter is a threenager, I have to deal with temper tantrums and meltdowns on an almost hourly basis.

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Those who can read between the lines have probably worked out that my wife and I had a few quibbles with the care of our two pre-school youngsters: a sevenmonth-old and a 'threenager'.

GOING ALL IN; NICK LAVIGUEUR goes all-inclusive in Turkey and says it's ideal for families watching their budget

So a relaxing massage and an overnight stay for the hubby and I at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa sounded like a much-needed break from arguing with our threenager (that's what comes after the terrible twos) about which colour socks she wants to wear.

SPA-RRING PARTNERS; GEMMA JALEEL and her husband enjoy a luxurious and stress-free stay away from the kids in formby

He's a bit of a 'threenager' at the minute, which makes for some interesting times.

HERE COMES THE SONS; MOTHER'S DAY KIRSTY FORECASTS JOY WITH BOYS Weathergirl says her boys are following in her footsteps

As a mega stroppy threenager Luke made bedtimes an interminable hell as we chased him round and round his room trying to coax him into his bed.

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IF YOU'VE never danced to the Pup Pup Boogie, then you obviously don't have a pooch-obsessed threenager.

Paw Patrol comes to rescue of the school holidays

When a child turns 2 or 3, it is common for toddler tantrums, "terrible twos" and "threenagers" to emerge.

Tackling the toddler tantrum

"The Real Mum's Guide to Surviving Parenthood" will prove to be an informative and applicable read for all parents, from expectant mothers to parents of teenagers as it deals with a broad range of concerns and issues including: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Miscarriage; The Newborn Stage; Postnatal Depression; The importance of friends for a new mother; Toddler terrors and 'threenagers'; Adjusting the family dynamic with the introduction of a new child; The primary school years; The secondary school transition.