I used a naughty corner for the first time today - did I do right??????

[huggymummy]

DS is 2 - very laid back and easy going but TODAY - bf and her ds (1.5) came over and ds felt very very insecure and threw something at this kid's head. I gave a short and sharp 'don't do that - it hurts people' - he then did it again and then again so I picked him up - he cried - I took him into the hallway and put him in a corner and told him to stay there. He did (I think it was because he was crying quite a bit) and left him for about a minute - went back - explained why what he did was pretty bad. Picked him up gave him a hug - took him back.

Was that right?? Is this how you discipline a kid as I think I've got more of the same to come!!!!

Agh.

Also how do you stop kiddies throwing their food?

I think you did the right thing. It's hard when they are so young but it seems you have the right idea in my opinion. How is his understanding and language? If he is able I would perhaps ask him to apologise before taking him away from the naughty corner in the hope that he recognises what he has done wrong and not that mummy will come get him in a few minutes regardless of him understanding why he is there or not.

I have no idea about the food thing though sorry! DS is only 9 months and throwing food is his main passtime! Sure someone will have some advice soon though. Think it's just a phase and he will eventually learn table manners!

from now on, you need to give a warning to be fair.
Otherwise, you did good, its hard isnt it.

also, make BIG fuss of other child, for some reason this works well.

you need to really chose your battles, only use this for bad behaviour not responsive to explanations/distraction and warning.

be consistent, always.

Blimey - yes

Well, he understands fine - but language to apologise is not quite there. He knew he had done wrong. Yep, I need to give the warning. And, yep, it will be used for really bad or dangerous stuff. I've never shouted at him - yet. Also, he appeared fine for the rest of the day but after his bath he just stared and then wanted the biggest longest hug ever (which he got). The only thing I'd say is that after it happened I haven't brought it up with him - don't see the point but my bloody mil spoke about it today about 20 times just saying 'it's not nice what you did to that boy' and I think he'll now do it again to get her attention. Agh!!!!

Normally I use diversion and ignore and it's fine - but I guess the difficult behaviour will get worse.

The only bad thing he does now is throw his food and I've got no idea what to do about that. Luckily he does is when he doesn't want any more - so I can take the food away he won't starve - but it does get to me.

It's very very normal for kids to throw food, especially whaen they've finished and don't want it anymore. I think you could just ask him not to do it which I'm sure you've tried but it will eventually sink in and he will grow out of it. At least he eats it before he throws it (more than can be said for my ds )

Tell your MIL not to keep dwelling on things that you have already dealt with! I know it's hard but once he has been punished for it, it's pointless bringing it up over and over again.