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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
sharmurph18
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Questions for Mammas of 18+ Monthers (Non-Clicky Poll)
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How old is your LO?
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase?
When did it start?
Is it over?
How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise?
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Re: Questions for Mammas of 18+ Monthers (Non-Clicky Poll)
How old is your LO? 20 months
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase? Not yet... DS has a hard time standing up for himself so he doesnt take toys from other people, and when others take toys from him, he doesnt do anything
When did it start?
Is it over?
How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise?
How old is your LO? 21 months
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase? currently in it
When did it start? a couple of months ago
Is it over? No, it's more intense now.
How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise? Trying to teach him to share which is going pretty well. Giving and taking..sometimes he can have what he wants, other times he can't. It's really nothing to discipline a child for unless his starts misbehaving b/c he's not getting his way.
18.5 mos.
YES! She's definitely going through it. It started after Thanksgiving. Our niece (who just turned 4) was here for Thanksgiving, and I think she really helped bring it on. She's extremely spoiled. I'm sure it would have come anyway, but we've had to deal with some behaviors picked up that week. UGH! All that said, I do love my niece, and I know my DD would have plenty of naughtiness on her own. I'm not saying she's perfect!
Anyway, not over but getting much better!
I always tell her very sternly that we share. That is usually enough. If the "Mine" is accompanied by any meanness (hitting, etc.) then it's more severe punishment. (time outs usually).
I hear that! I didn't mean discipline as in punishment, just discipline as in rules-setting and learning how to behave properly.
AND BTW, I'm sure you hear this all the time but --- OMG your son's eyes are STUNNING! He is abs adorable!!
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase?? As we speak
When did it start?? started a couple of months ago
Is it over?? nope, in fact he's even more insistent
How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise??? I don't make a big deal about it...just say "Yes that is yours, can you share?" or, "That does look like fun, but that is mommy's. Would you like to see how ot works?" or whatever. It's nothing to "discipline" IMO ?
He's two!
I'd say no real "mine" phase. He doesn't talk but he does point to himself when he wants to do something - but it's really more about wanting to be independent than taking objects. That's been going strong for 2-3 months or so?
I don't see it as a discipline issue. We talk about sharing a lot and I say things like "that's nice of you to share" when he does it. He shares a lot on his own. When he gets upset that he can't do something on his own, I either find something he can do or talk to him about how sometimes mama has to help.
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18 months on Dec 25.
Mine phase is starting. Not over yet.
It's not real bad right now. We tell her to share. The one thing that's a big issue for her is her couch. Mama is NOT allowed on her couch. It's funny, but I know we need to nip that in the bud now.
Aw man, I forgot about that phase. Guess it's coming....
My youngest is 19 months and lets her big sister takes things away from her with no problem so far....
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How old is your LO? 18 months next week
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase? In it now.
When did it start? Last week.
Is it over? I don't think it is ever over.
How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise? It depends. If he is taking toys away from other kids I usually take it back and give it to the kid telling him that we share toys. If he is just wondering around our house clutching some random toy screaming mine I just let him have at it.
Did your LO go through the "Mine" phase? She's in it now, but I have a feeling it's going to get worse. Not too bad yet.When did it start? About 20m.Is it over? Nope. How did you (are you) deal[ing] with it discipline-wise? We usually tell her, "yes, that is yours, but since ____ is your guest, it would be very nice if you can share with her. How about you play with ________ instead?" Usually this works pretty well, but if she pitches a fit about it, I ask her if she needs to go sit on the step (our time out spot) to calm down. If she calms, she doesn't need to go. If she doesn't, she goes to time out for about 1 min. Amazingly, this works almost 100% of the time.