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i cant be the only one?

sarahwoodworthsarahwoodworth
in Toddlers: 24 Months+
My 3 yo DS is aggressive towards other kids and I'm not sure what to do. Before we go anywhere we discuss the rules and he knows that he shouldn't be hitting, shoving or throwing things at other kids but once we are out I still have to watch him like a hawk because if kids come near him he often will do something to them, even if they haven't even interacted with him. I try to stop him before anything happens and if he does do something I have him apologize and then, at his level, we discuss the behaviour. This often results in us leaving places because he continues. At home he is high energy and can have some fairly intense tantrums that result in time outs, privilege removal, etc. but it doesn't seem to improve.

He was in daycare until Christmas but has been home since then with myself and my 3 mo, so I know that the changes of a new baby, removal from daycare and age likely all play a factor. I'm at my whits end, I don't know if there's something else I should be doing but I'm feeling really bad about this.

Have any of you dealt with this? Did your child grow out of it? Any tips? Any support would be greatly appreciated!

TIA!
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  • sarahwoodworthsarahwoodworth
    He had some issues at daycare but no more than the other kids. He was in the middle agewise and prebaby he had the odd issue but nothing like this. Verbally he is pretty much on par with his peers.
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  • mamainseptembermamainseptember member
    It sounds like a plethora of things. One being the adjustment of a new baby in the house and going from being an only child to having another child in the house. Another being taken out of daycare and his routine, kids at that age thrive best with a consistent routine and knowing what to expect throughout the day. Another is he is a 3 year old boy. Boys from about 2-4 are TOUGH! They are rough, tough, hard playing and can be aggressive at times. I would try and make a consistent routine for him throughout the day. Do something like breakfast, arts and crafts, morning snack, watch a TV show, play, have lunch, do naps, play outside, then dinner. My son does really well knowing what to expect day in and day out. Good luck, it will get better mama!
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  • sarahwoodworthsarahwoodworth
    Thank you! I have printed out pictures for a visual schedule for him but because of the day to day craziness I haven't gotten it all together yet. We have started to settle into a routine but maybe since its new he hasn't adjusted. Hopefully it helps!
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