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[lyndsey66]

My ds is 15 months old. I decided that he needs more contact with other children as he hasnt really up until now.

So I took him to Tumbletots. He did like it. The only thing is when he sees other children he gets really over excited. Today he went over to a little girl and gently pushed her. well actually push is exagerated - it was like a pat - as if to check and see that she was real!! The little girl burst into tears.

Am I to assume that this is all very natural? Is this their way of learning to socialise?

Must admit that I felt like a bad mum cause I didnt know how to react. I just picked him up and told the little girl he was only being friendly. Now I am worried that he is going to manhandle children - so when he is with another child I hover over him. He has hit me with a toy before when he has been frustrated cause he is teething. (I think by accident) I am terrified that he will do this to another child.

How do you all cope with your chidren mixing and what do I do in situations like this? I am making an effort to get out the house more with my ds - but this makes me want to hide away at home!!
thanks
xxxx

Sounds just like my dd! She gives me toys by pushing them in my face, her way of sharing I think (hope).

She has been going to a toddler group for a couple of months and when she sees other children she pats them on the face as well. I don't think it's anything to worry about, all part of them learning to socialise.

Don't hide away at home, I live in a different area from all my old friends and forcing myself to go to this group is brilliant for me and dd, I am making new friends and she is learning to share/play with other children.