She's only 12 months but in the last 2 weeks or so she has started smacking her brothers in the face if she wants them to go away. They are only trying to cuddle or play with her and they are very good with her.
She's developed quite a whack. I firmly tell her No and move her away and i'm teaching them to do the same (say no and then walk away) but i'm worried this is reinforcing it because she's getting what she wants- them to leave.
I have spoken to them about reading the signs when she doesn't want to be cuddled but its difficult to explain body language, its usually something we just learn, isn't it? And i don't want them to stop trying as they really are lovely with her. Any suggestions to stop the smacking or am i doing enough?
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DD smacking her brothers- help!
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NickNacks · 27/08/2011 21:55
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