DD is two and two weeks. she has always been a can sleeper, very very spirited, into everything, walked early and as yet has few words. we have never over baby proofed the house, preferring instead to teach her what she can and can't play with.
prior to her birthday she knew not to touch the oven or turn on the gas hob, she left our books alone and read hers, she was hard work and 'naughty' but since her second birthday she has become a bloody nightmare!
I cannot now leave her anywhere in the house for even a second, she actively seems to seek out the very things we ask her not to do. she is incredibly destructive, ripping paper, throwing objects, pulling open drawers and cupboards, climbing on tables and tv stands.
alongside this the requests to desist whatever she is doing are met with a blank look and a deliberate repeat of whatever she is being asked not to do. I don't want to use no and stop continually but they now have no effect at all. I distract wheneever I can but I am now having to keep her away from playdates because I cannot control her and after a young baby was hurt by her (I fully accept responsibility as she is my child ) then I am wondering how do I deal with this latest phase?
my mother was a poor example and smacked and hit us as punishment so I am a bit lost. naughty step and time out do not work as she does not have the verbal skills !