My 2 1/2 yr old Dd is showing aggressive behaviour to other children at a toddler group that we attend. She seems to focus on one child in particular.
I don't want her to be labelled as an aggressive child, she is capable of expressing a lot of love and affection. I don't want to stop taking her to the group as I feel it is important for her to mix with other children.
I am trying to get her to be empathic and compassionate and appreciate how the other child is feeling, rather than being aggressive towards her and getting her to say sorry. I am quite against the idea of the naughty corner, or time out, as I don't really think that it will make her feel more concerned about other peoples feelings.
Does anyone have any experience of their child going through similar things? If so then what was the outcome? Does anyone have any experience in dealing with such matters in ways that do not humiliate the child or mirror the aggressive behaviour shown?
Can anyone suggest any books aimed at toddlers that deal with these kinds of things?
This situation is really getting to me and I want it to be resolved ASAP for all concerned.
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Help needed with aggressive behaviour please, desperate, worried mum.
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offtobuttonmoon · 19/03/2008 22:03
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