To give up

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I feel helpless. My son is 2.5 and so naughty. He has no development problems but is a late talker. I ask him nicely and simply or I ignore him. I've literally read and tried everything. He is exhausting. He throws things constantly doesn't listen to a word a day. His late talking means he doesn't understand everything I say. You could say it's frustration but it's just constant. Help.

I just need some techniques. I've asked the health visitor and it's no use.

My dd is the same age, she can be a real madam! She understands what I m saying perfectly well, she was a very early talker and her vocabulary is amazing, but she's so disobedient!

I tell her not to do something a million times and still she does it. Just the terrible twos I hope and one day it will click?

Not easy though.

What is his routine like? Does he go to nursery? What do you try with him at the moment? Don't want to suggest things you're already doing!

Have you tried Sure Start for help/advice? I think if you get a good Health Visitor then they're worth their weight in gold but I've never had a great one! I think Sure Start can connect you to speech therapists (if required) or just suggest other ideas to help you through. Good luck. The early years aren't easy. Xxx

Have you thought about teaching him Makaton? Perhaps part of his behaviour is caused by the frustration of not being able to communicate, so it could help.

We have a naughty step and a sticker chart. Seems to work...for now!

I feel your pain.

My 2.5 year old is exactly the same. She does understand and is able to speak a little but she's a stubborn ltitle madam and so naughty. Im at the end of my tether with her because no matter what we have tried, it's no use and she has us exhausted with the tantrums and naughtiness.