We Wrote This for Every Parent Who’s Ever Cried in the Bathroom

Alexander David Brown
Jun 6
3 min read

Updated: Jun 9

It started with a meltdown.

Not from a toddler—but from us.

There we were: exhausted, defeated, wondering if we were the only parents who had no idea what to do during the “Terrible Twos.” One of us Googled, “Is my toddler broken?” (Spoiler: no, just two.)

And now, after 18 months of late-night research, expert input, real-life testing, and rewriting entire chapters at 2am—The Trouble Two Survival Guide is finally here.

This isn’t just a book.

It’s the lifeline we wish we had during those relentless, beautiful, maddening toddler years.

The Trouble Two Survival Guide Complete Series

Inside, you’ll find:

Gentle discipline strategies that actually work
Scripts for supermarket meltdowns and bedtime chaos
Honest stories from real parents who’ve been there

We wrote this for you.

For the version of you who’s done pretending everything’s fine.

For the parent in survival mode, who just wants to know they’re not failing.

📚 The Trouble Two Survival Guide is now available on Amazon.

Start with Part I — or grab the full series if your toddler’s already two and you’re in the thick of it.

📖 Book: https://amzn.to/43xAYzs

👉 Because you’re not just raising a toddler. You’re raising yourself too.

Short Introduction

Is your toddler suddenly refusing socks, screaming in Tesco, and saying “NO!” like it’s their life’s mission?You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. You’ve just entered the Trouble Two.

Or as some call it… the Terrible Two.

This is the book every overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, emotionally-frazzled parent wishes they had. Whether you’re battling toddler tantrums, snack negotiations that feel like hostage situations, or guilt that hits harder than a Peppa Pig theme song—you’ll find help, humour, and hope in these pages.

Inside, you’ll learn:

Why toddler meltdowns aren’t “naughty”—they’re neurological.
How to handle tantrums in supermarkets, cars, and (yes) public toilets.
What to say when your child laughs while breaking rules.
Scripts for saying “no” without igniting World War Three.
How to stay calm when you’re about to snap too.
What works when you’re dealing with a strong-willed two-year-old.

Whether your child is 18 months or charging into three, this guide gives you practical tools for surviving the terrible twos—and staying sane through it.

What makes this book different?

This isn’t your average parenting guide. It’s written with raw honesty, British humour, and real-life tools you can actually use. You’ll laugh, nod, maybe cry—and come away feeling less alone and more empowered.

Whether you’re a first-time parent, single parent, or just trying to survive another day of toddler mayhem, The Trouble Two Survival Guide gives you the clarity, calm, and confidence to handle even the roughest days.

Perfect for parents of toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Especially if you’re googling things like: