Repeated hitting and throwing.

[Prolificmincepiebreeder]

I have a bright 2 1/2 year old he behaves perfectly at the child minders, not even a hint of a tantrum there!
At home he just isn't listening.
I'm being consistent with 1,2,3 then it's 3 minute timeout in his cot then I bring thim down and he says sorry.
I've half heartedly tried stickers as a reward and I praise his good behaviour in a very obvious way.
Should I try a reward chart or a bit too little?
I know he is in prime terrible two's but argh!

Are you doing 1-2-3 Magic? Because in our house hitting or throwing would be straight to a 3. "No hitting" or "No throwing" said in a firm voice but no other discussion.

I'm off to google the magic part, I do: count to three if he isnt listening then it's time out.
Hitting is an immediate time out after bring firmly told we don't hit or throw, I go down to his level etc.
The majority of the time he is lovely but wow he can be a horror.
This too shall pass I guess.
I just wish he would listen to me

A lot of two year olds go through this phase. They generally don't turn into throwing, hitting ten year olds unless there are other behavioural issues. It sounds as though you are doing the right things. Be consistent and keep on keeping on.

Thanks three I think consistency is the key.