My youngest is almost 2 and he is terrific BUT ... there is that other side of being 2 that really is showing up right now so I could use some advice from the experts out there.
Dallin has started spitting, kicking, hitting, and pinching when he doesn't get his way. His favorite words are no, don't and mine. Oh and "done" which is usually said after one bite of his dinner. My right leg is completely black and blue from holding him while he is kicking my thigh with his high top basketball shoes! Ouch! Anyway....
Any suggestions on how to minimalize the physical behavior? Have you had much success with time-outs at this age? My other children did this also but I don't remember it being this bad. Of course, my memory is shot!!!! Being the 4th boy in the family, I know he has picked up a lot of things from his brothers but I have got to get this somewhat under control, especially when we are in a public place. He throws these temper tantrums and makes it nearly impossible to get the grocery shopping done or go to the library etc. Help, please...
Having a desperate day in Arizona,
Robin
Dallin has started spitting, kicking, hitting, and pinching when he doesn't get his way. His favorite words are no, don't and mine. Oh and "done" which is usually said after one bite of his dinner. My right leg is completely black and blue from holding him while he is kicking my thigh with his high top basketball shoes! Ouch! Anyway....
Any suggestions on how to minimalize the physical behavior? Have you had much success with time-outs at this age? My other children did this also but I don't remember it being this bad. Of course, my memory is shot!!!! Being the 4th boy in the family, I know he has picked up a lot of things from his brothers but I have got to get this somewhat under control, especially when we are in a public place. He throws these temper tantrums and makes it nearly impossible to get the grocery shopping done or go to the library etc. Help, please...
Having a desperate day in Arizona,
Robin
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