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Sclines2595
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Terrible Twos Already????
Sclines2595
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I posted this on my BMB -- but thought I would ask for advise here as well....
Basically....My sweet baby boy has vanished and is now being taken over by a little boy who thinks its funny to hit, slap, scratch, and bite!!!! I've tried to use a stern voice with him and putting him down to ignore him when he starts being mean but he just keeps it up and even laughs at me after I try to discipline him ---- any other suggestions?? and is anyone else's LO starting to do this???
BFP #1 - 04/11/2011 - EDD: 12/22/2011 -Natural MC 5/18/2011 @ 8w6d BFP
BFP #2 - 08/12/2011 - EDD: 04/21/2012 1st U/S 9/12/2011 - Healthy baby seen -- Heartbeat at 166!
BFP #3 - 08/02/2014 - EDD: 04/09/2015 ---Prayers for a take home baby
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Re: Terrible Twos Already????
Totally normal. All you can do at this age to discipline is redirect and put him down. I know you have to do it about a trillion times but remember he has the memory of a mosquito so it takes awhile for it to sink in.
Say goodbye to your sweet baby! I am amazed we survived my son as a 1 year old. I remember giving my son an easy swat on his rear end, and he took his hand and swatted his other rear end. It was kinda joke to discipline him because he did not understand, and he did not have the words. I liked the Happiest Toddler on the Block dvd (he completely put bite marks on the cover). But it helped me to regroup if I had a tough day with my toddler. And I like it better now that he is 2 years old because he can communicate better, and he definitely understands time out.
Just be firm, but loving when you communicate. Remember you are the mommy, and it is your job to lead your child.
Ah, I remember the days of innocence when DD was 1 and I was sure that I needed to do something about her behavior. Looking back now, I realize that she had no concept of discipline, redirection and ignoring was the answer, and I do not see any lasting effects from not doing more. Patience and consistent words - nice hands, gentle, no bite, whatever you want, redirect and ignore. Honestly, we are approaching 2.5 and a lot of discipline is over her head still, I know it is frustrating, but it is normal and will pass.