I am a SAHM and have always taken my Ds (21 months) to lots of activities to keep him occupied.
He has progressively become very aggressive since turning 1. He has now reached a point where I can hardly bare to take him places for fear of more embarrassing moments.
I use time-out's for 2 minutes in his old highchair at home and use his buggy for time-outs when out and about, but with little effect.
I am now realising that I don't think I pay enough attention to him at home (busy cleaning / preparing dinner etc) and end up in the viscious circle of only responding negatively when he does something he should'nt. And I think this is why he has gotten into the habit of hitting/pushing us and other kids.
I am now struggling to find ways to occupy him at home and try to reverse this bad habit. I think I need to keep him out of other social situations while I try to do this, but would appreciate any been-there-done-that stories or help with ways to entertain an under 2 with a short attention span!.
Many thanks for your help
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I think I am failing my Toddler
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Bond · 21/06/2006 14:17
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