Help! Ds has started to hit
Help! Ds has started to hit
Ds has just turned 16 months and has recently started hitting (well it's more like a pathetic swat). He's seen other babies doing this at mothers group so I'm guessing that's where he picked it up. I had to leave gymboree today half way through as he would hit any child that came near him then had a meltdown when I moved him away. Ds1 was never a hitter so not sure what the best strategy is. Right now I'm telling him no and to be gentle, showing him how even though he knows, then ignoring him for a little while. Anyone else dealing with this or have any advice?
deleted-user·
We have the same problem. If ds gets tired he will hit (obviously it doesn't hurt, but not a behaviour that is acceptable).
I give him time out if he's just in a silly mood and hitting, and have stopped playing certain games for a while- like playing the drums on the kitchen pots, because he seems to hit more if he's been doing something like that. I also tell him gentle and no and show him how to be gentle.
But would love any other advice ppl have!
msmum·
Мама двоих (1 год, 6 лет)
Thanks for replying! I'm glad my ds isn't the only one. He's sick at the moment so I know that isn't helping. I think I will start time outs with him too. Ds1 was 18 months when we started, but I think it's time for ds2 to start learning what's not acceptable. I really don't want my ds to be THAT child so need to nip this in the bud ASAP.
deleted-user·
Haha our only problem with time outs is my ds loves them! We put him in his room (the only place we can put him) and he just gets a book off his shelve and sits in the chair and "reads" it. Then if you take him out of time out- half the time he goes back into his room and closes the door! Aside from removing every piece of furniture and book from his room- I need to rethink his discipline :)