I am looking for a good technique to stop my 5 yr old from hitting me when he doesn't get his way. I usually use the 1-2-3 counting and then time out in his room, but find for hitting it doesn't work well, because I am not going to let him hit me 3 times so it is 3 straight to his room, but in these situations he seems to continue to melt down and will hit me when...
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When Kids Hit: Helping Your Child Regulate His or Her Emotions
Michele Fallon • May 14 • No Comments
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Toddler Tantrums at Meal Time
Posted by Dr. Dave Walsh • October 20, 2011 • No Comments
My baby is 13 months old. She is suddenly giving me fits at milk time and eating time. I feed her milk to her in my arms and we go to the high chair for lunches and juice or water. What am I doingwrong...or could you offer advice?
Carrie, Miamisburg,OH
Carrie, You’re not doing anything wrong. Your baby is doing what many do at about one year....
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