Hitting: Older Child
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Hitting
Asked by K.A. from Sacramento
on February 8, 2008
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My son is 10 mos (almost as big as the 22mo and walking)and my nephew is 22 mos. They both hit each other and other people, especially when they are excited. How can I...
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- Consistancy is key. We all learn from repetition, especially kids. I don't know how long you've been working at this but try to hang on just a little longer. Sometimes...
- Try the book "Hands Are Not For Hitting" - and read it to them two to three times every day - they're both very young, but the 22-month-old should be able to understan...
- Both children are are still young and hitting can be a normal phase that they go through. When the the hitting starts and they are playing together redirect their atte...
Hitting
Asked by C.V. from Miami
on March 12, 2007
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Hi. Thanks to all who helped with my previous issue. Emily is doing great in the car seat now. Emily is a happy, fun and loving 18 month old. She has recently started ...
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- if she is still in a crib, you could use that as her time out spot...I have done that with my son who is the same age, and he does not confuse it or see it as a bad sp...
- Does there seem to be a pattern to the hitting? For example she's having trouble communicating her needs or is seeking out attention? Are there any jealousy issues (wh...
- Kathryn, a lot of kids start hitting at some point. It is the way you handle it that will ensure breaking the habit. i do not agree with hitting back. how would a 18 ...
Hitting
Asked by P.W. from Washington DC
on September 27, 2009
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Okay, Moms. I need your advice - especially from those of you who are currently going through this or have conquered the battle. When my 14 month old son gets frustr...
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- My 9 month old daughter does the same thing. I have assumed it is a normal way of expressing frustratoin since they can't fully express themselves verbally. I look f...
- My now 20 mo has been hitting for a little while. At first we thought it was funny and my husband would laugh when he did it, which of course was not the right thing ...
- I agree with your Ped. At this age, he will not understand when you say NO and NOT NICE. He gets attention from you when he does it...and you don't want to encourage...
Problem with Hitting
Asked by M.B. from Detroit
on July 10, 2011
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I am a mother of 6 who is really puzzled with this. My god-son who I watch every other weekend has become increasingly aggressive. He is 17 months old and his mother's...
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- With 6 kids I can't believe you don't remember this phase. They want things but don't have the understanding of why they can't have something or do something NOW. They...
- One thing I'm curious about: where did your Godson learn to be aggressive, particularly since it's increasing at a very young age? Has he seen it in his home, or on T...
- I have two boys ages 4 and 7. We held a ZERO tolerance for hitting. I knew this could become an issue since they are boys. You need to find out what he likes and use ...
Hitting Problems?
Asked by A.W. from Killeen
on April 10, 2008
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Hi, I have a three year old who is very sweet, but tends to think everything should be hers and has no problems hitting, pushing, or kicking to get the toy, be the fir...
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- Hi there, I just found out the information you need. How serendipitous. This issue is that children round your daughter's age is that they wrap so much of their en...
- Talk to your doctor, be instant about seeing psychiatrist and then find one that will listen. She may being reacting to the truama of change with the first sibling and...
- First, let me say that I think that you are awesome for being a foster parent. Not all women are called to motherhood, and some of us who are have to seek out others ...
My Child Is Hitting Himself.
Asked by J.F. from Orlando
on December 4, 2007
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My son is 17mnths old, he's bright and always full of life. There are 2 things that worry me however.
He hits himself in the head. His father and I have never hit ...
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- Hi J.! It sounds like you are a wonderful, loving mom! "First" children are hard because you are dealing with different situations for the first time :) The next ti...
- I agree wholeheartedly with Cary. You are the mother and there is no reason for you to be AFRAID of your own child. If there is nothing medical that needs attention th...
- ask your pediatrician about testing for autism
"Hitting Problem"
Asked by J.L. from Atlanta
on May 31, 2007
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Hi, my name is J.. I have a 6 year old son. Right now we are going through some behavior problems as far as him "hitting" someone just because they do or say something...
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- Hey J. - Everyone's kids hit at some stage in their lives. The most important thing (I think) is consistancy. We have three major rules in our house: If you mouth of...
- Hi J.! As a children's counselor and parenting coach, I help young children who develop aggressive behaviors like hitting, biting, etc. who attend the school and child...
- I am so glad to hear some one say get in the corner, i agree with Ms Helen F, hitting is stopped by hitting? children do not like the corner! i put my grands in th...
Hitting and Kicking
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on October 5, 2008
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This seems like a basic question, but perhaps exhaustion and frustration have rendered me useless. My son is a wonderful two-year-old, who's developed a new-found love...
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- "The only stupid questions are the ones you never ask" - my college professor told me that one day and it is so true! To the problem ... my daughter has begun kicki...
- Hi M., Seems like we are living parellel lives. My two year old boy is doing the same. Consistency in response seems to be working. We have used time outs as well...
- Join the club! Its the terrible 2's... My once a sweet son hits me and his 3 yo sister constantly- leaving scars on her face- yes- SCARS. He's just trying to get what ...
Hitting in the Head
Asked by W.A. from Visalia
on March 11, 2008
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I have a 6 year old and he has always had a bit of an aggresive temperment, but lately he is turning it on himself. I guess this is better than on me, but I am not sur...
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- W., It may seem a little dramatic what I am about to suggest, tone it down for his age level. Go to the library and look up cases of head injuries. This will scare ...
- So many great replies I ran out of time to read them but want to acknowledge the great replies - Like Lauren K (Although it worries me that there are other mothers ...
- I also have 3 young boys. I would try showering him with love -hugs, kisses, eye contact - and telling him how much you love him, and it makes you sad to see him hurt...
Son Constantly Hitting Little Sister
Asked by E.C. from Eugene
on November 19, 2009
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Help! Son is constantly hitting, pushing, tripping, squeezing, sitting on top of daughter whenever he wants attention for ANYTHING -- hungry, potty, sleepy, wants dvd...
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- Hi E., Keeping in mind that your son is three, while I read several suggestions that would work better when your son is older, here's what I would do for now. 1....
- this is tough and I have a bit of this too. I wonder by saying anytime you hit you will get a time out, may make it still sound like it is OK, as it is acceptance tha...
- E., Two things stick in my mind about your post. First, your comments about timeouts. They do work when used properly and consistently. My son has spent an hou...
