Disciplining a 17 month old, how do you reinforce boundaries in a positive way.

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Hi,

I'm really struggling with this, I tell him 'no' and remove him from situations. I just don't feel like I'm getting anywhere.

For example, he constantly touches the cooker (not when it's on as I'm in the way). I keep telling him no, but he keeps on doing it. It's the same with stuff like the bin, slamming doors etc etc. It's driving me insane, I feel like I have to hover over him if we're anywhere new. If he gets the chance he's off like a shot, climbing the nearest wall and trying to perfect his Superman impression.

I need a couple of methods, just something that I can use and feel confident using.

Can anyone help me? I just feel like I'm trying to shift a giant squid with a weeble toy.

there is no disciplining at that age, just watching and showing by example, fake ow-ing at hot things etc.

My 19month old boy is the same. He harasses the poor cats by trying to climb behind the chair where their beds are. Time and again I find him inches away and I'm frankly surprised the cats haven't retaliated yet.

He just thinks its funny when I say no and pull him away . How can I carry on being cross in the face of a big cheesy grin and a giggle? I've given in and put a barrier across for now and hope that in a few months time I can give him a righteous telling off if he carries on doing it.

Pascha DS is the same, he just keeps doing the same things over and over again. I tell him no and get a grin and a babbly sort of lecture.

No advice sorry but DD is the same. We thankfully have super tolerant cats

Watching with desperate interest as DS (17 mths) is exactly the same. I feel like a recording - constantly saying no or getting him down off the table/bookshelves etc.