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DS kicking/grabbing

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lazycow · 17/06/2006 14:08

Just looking for a bit of advice really from those who look after a lot of kids (ds is my only one and is 18 mnths old).

He goes to a childminder 3 days a week. She is brilliant with him. He had been there since he was 11 months old so knows her well and seems to like it there.

She has mentioned lately that he is grabbing toys off the other little boy she looks after a(he's about 22 months old I think) a lot more than usual and the other day he kicked this other little boy when they were out in the buggy. She had to say 'no don't do that' about 6 times as he did it again each time she said no Blush.

We haven't done much discipline up to this point but I'm wondering what is appropriate in this instance. I got the impression my childminder wanted us to agree the limits etc and what we would be happy with in terms of discipline. What would be a good way to handle this?. My feeling is that he is too young for a 'naughty step' etc but a bit old to be allowed to just get away with it.

BTW he is the same at home and saying 'no' just make him do it more with that 'glint in his eye' which I know is him testing boundaries.

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vix1 · 17/06/2006 14:13

I am a Nanny, and would agree that the best way is to agree with childminder the discipline/boudaries, as it is so easy for children to get confused when they have different boundaries with different parents.
At this age you are right, testing the boundaries.
I normally ignore the little things so they dont get attention from being cheeky, and praise for being friendly, kind etc. If they kick, push, hit etc. I would say 'no .....hitting, pushing' if they do it again I would sit them down on the floor for 1 minute, or wherever they are at the time. Its like timeout but can be used whereever you are, at home or childminders. Sorry long winded, and your childminder may not agree with what I have said, and important that you both agree. Good Luck

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