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Sibling Rivalry: Toddler and Preschooler
QUESTION
My son will be 4 years old in July. Over the last few weeks he has really become difficult to handle.
He fights me on almost all issues from what he is going to eat to what he wants to wear for the day. Usually I give him choices on things so that he doesn't feel powerless but it doesn't seem to matter. He seems to want to argue with everything I say these days.
I started staying home with both my kids in February so that I could spend more time with them. He does go to a preschool for 2 hours a day four days a week, but other than that I am with him all the time.
Hitting, Kicking, Biting and Hair Pulling
by Elizabeth Pantley
Children resort to aggressive behaviors because of a lack of wisdom and self-control. It is not a sign that a child is hateful or mean. Kids are human beings and human beings will get angry; we can't prevent that. What we can do is teach our children how to handle their frustration and anger in appropriate ways. If your child uses these physical acts to express her feelings, use some of the following tips to change her behavior.
Tips to End Hitting in a Toddler
by Michele Borba, Ed.D
My 19-month-old son is normally a very happy child -- very playful, always laughing or singing or just babbling. In my opinion he is very smart for his age. He can count to 20, knows his abc's and lots of songs to his favorite cartoon shows and nursery rhymes.
He is also very very energetic. I think sometimes he is too energetic; might be a little hyper. Like most toddlers, he does tend to have a temper when he can't have his way but he's taken to hitting and throwing things. He also likes to scratch or pinch for fun.
Protecting Your Toddler from Hitting and Bullying During Playdates
Virtually all three-year-olds go through a bossy phase. And most toddlers go through a brief biting or hitting phase that ends after a few incidents when the parents express their shock and dismay. Two- and three-year-olds are still trying to figure out what is socially acceptable behavior.
When Your Older Child Hits the Baby
Your six-month-old is happily gurgling in his bouncy seat on the floor of the family room, mouthing his rattle. Your two-year-old is playing with his cars nearby. You've just entered the kitchen to get dinner started, when the baby's wails signal that once again, your two-year-old has grabbed the baby's rattle and whacked him with it.
When Your Older Child Hits the Baby
Your six-month-old is happily gurgling in his bouncy seat on the floor of the family room, mouthing his rattle. Your two-year-old is playing with his cars nearby. You've just entered the kitchen to get dinner started, when the baby's wails signal that once again, your two-year-old has grabbed the baby's rattle and whacked him with it.
Protecting Your Toddler from Hitting and Bullying During Playdates
Virtually all three-year-olds go through a bossy phase. And most toddlers go through a brief biting or hitting phase that ends after a few incidents when the parents express their shock and dismay. Two- and three-year-olds are still trying to figure out what is socially acceptable behavior.
Hitting, Kicking, Biting and Hair Pulling
by Elizabeth Pantley
Children resort to aggressive behaviors because of a lack of wisdom and self-control. It is not a sign that a child is hateful or mean. Kids are human beings and human beings will get angry; we can't prevent that. What we can do is teach our children how to handle their frustration and anger in appropriate ways. If your child uses these physical acts to express her feelings, use some of the following tips to change her behavior.
Tips to End Hitting in a Toddler
by Michele Borba, Ed.D
My 19-month-old son is normally a very happy child -- very playful, always laughing or singing or just babbling. In my opinion he is very smart for his age. He can count to 20, knows his abc's and lots of songs to his favorite cartoon shows and nursery rhymes.
He is also very very energetic. I think sometimes he is too energetic; might be a little hyper. Like most toddlers, he does tend to have a temper when he can't have his way but he's taken to hitting and throwing things. He also likes to scratch or pinch for fun.
Sibling Rivalry: Toddler and Preschooler
QUESTION
My son will be 4 years old in July. Over the last few weeks he has really become difficult to handle.
He fights me on almost all issues from what he is going to eat to what he wants to wear for the day. Usually I give him choices on things so that he doesn't feel powerless but it doesn't seem to matter. He seems to want to argue with everything I say these days.
I started staying home with both my kids in February so that I could spend more time with them. He does go to a preschool for 2 hours a day four days a week, but other than that I am with him all the time.
