Mama brain trust

[theatokos]

Ok. Discipline for a bright not-quite-18month old. Lay it on me. It seems too early for time outs. The only thing we need to discipline for is hitting. He is my child so this is not surprising at all. If my mother knew she'd be overjoyed. He loves to throw things and waves sticks around and hit. It definitely seems more out of energy and love of the action than out of malice. He's just as quick to hug and kiss and he doesn't hit other children, just me and Adam. But now some times we get whacked with whatever it is he's carrying around. We give him lots of attention, play time and room to be loud and active.

Any suggestions? Right now we say No firmly, say he may not hit, and if he keeps doing it we hold his hands or arms. He doesn't see us hit nor do we have tv, so it's not by example. I'm sure tired of being hit.

Comments

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Does she sit by herself or do you have to sit with her?

[miss-malloreee.livejournal.com]

She goes into her crib & left alone for a few minutes. I've found that placing her in a corner or sitting with me almost always leads to a full blown tantrum. Removing Anna from all stimulation is what works best. I find she typically starts hitting, biting & touching things she knows are no, when she is overstimulated & needs to wind down. When we are at home I can ask her if she needs a time out & she will tell me she does. I've yet to figure out any sort of dicipline that works when we are out of the house.

We also do light smacks on her hand & those get the point across as well.