Hi all, hope this works as new to mumsnet so hi!!
iv got a son of nearly 18months and a daughter of nearly 5months.
my 18month has always had a temper on him but just lately has started tantruming, i know this is something most toddlers go through at some point but he screams in my face, tries to hit me and his sister. iv tried ignoring him, but i think this lets him think he can get away with it, iv tried getting down on hs level and sternly telling him no. this enrages him more and continues screaming for about an hour regardless of what i do,
once he has been told off once he appears to go on a 'wrecking spree' trying to do as many naughty things as humanly possible!
also, he is refusing to eat. he hates foods with lumps in, but iv been refusing to puree his food lately and only mashing it. iv been trying to not make a big issue and after a few tries just taking the food away and not offering anything apart from his drinks until the next meal. im really not sure what to do. any advice would be fantastic.