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rollonchristmas · 13/11/2011 22:24

my ds 2yrs , is going through a slapping phase hands objects etc.

its quite wearing I always say no, or give the look or say 'go away mummy wont play with boys who slap' that works slightly but generally finds it hilarious,

for the first time ever he was naughty at play school hitting 2 kids, he has a bit of a cold but even so

is this terrible two's I feel like I dunno what to do.

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omaoma · 13/11/2011 22:30

i would say don't just give him a look, actually walk away, turn your back, do something else. DD still hates the threat of me withdrawing my attention. you could try the naughty step or equivalent (strapping her very wriggly DS in his buggy for a minute or so worked really well for one mum in know, especially when out and about). you have to explain what you're doing and continue being consistent. the other thing that worked with my cravenly-biscuit craving daughter was saying 'oh dear, girls who xyz don't get treats, it's only good girls who [opposite of xyz] who get treats'.

rollonchristmas · 13/11/2011 22:57

Ill try those
I've used the buggy before..in the house lol

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royaljelly · 14/11/2011 01:07

My 2 yr old went through a phase of biting. She would bear her teeth at others and run up to them being very aggressive, but would still only bite me.

I would shouldest to ignore it, unless they hit / bite someone else then put them in time out. Eventually they grow out of it, let it pass and don't be too distraught there are many more serious things for when they are teens...

royaljelly · 14/11/2011 01:10

Sholud have said in plain terms ...ignore it, they will soon get bored...

SolidGoldVampireBat · 14/11/2011 01:11

You only really need to worry about it if they are still biting when they reach their teens...

kiwimumof2boys · 14/11/2011 06:07

I think you need to make it quite clear that slapping other kids and people is unacceptable by firmly telling him this, and removing him from the situation when he does it. Time out or the naughty step.
Thats what worked with me.

rollonchristmas · 14/11/2011 11:08

I always and his dad say a very firm no! but he just finds it funny.

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 14/11/2011 11:20

If he's finding it funny then your 'no' is too ambiguous. You have to find Scary Mummy and dust her off for these occasions ie. very stern face, tone/volume of voice, body-language and actions. Also... set the expectations beforehand. "If you are naughty and slap anyone at playschool, you will be going straight home and that will be the end of the treat" .. then follow through. Good luck

rollonchristmas · 15/11/2011 09:17

thankyou,

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rollonchristmas · 15/11/2011 12:32

Come back from playgroup and hes hit some kids again :'( I'm so sad he was fine first few weeks whats changed?

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