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My just over 2 1/2 year old son is a sweet, loving little boy. We try to use GD techniques as best we can. I'm at a loss right now though. A complete loss.
Let me preface this by saying he's never been hit. Well, by an adult - kids hit each other at playdates and we've dealt with that... but we have a very strong belief that you don't hit a child.
Recently, when DS gets frustrated, or upset, he hits. He'll go up to his sister and hit her if she's doing something that makes him mad (most times he'll say "Please come get sister" if he wants some space, but sometimes I can't get there before she's wrecked whatever he's playing with... she's 11 months...). He'll hit his head against the wall. He'll run and slam into things. He'll hit his sippy cup on the table or chair, or whatever is near him. When he's really upset he'll try to hit one of us.
After he does this, he's upset by his actions. The littlest thing can set him off, like us saying "please don't throw that ball in the house".
I'm just not sure what to do, or how to explain how to redirect anger/aggression. What kind of an outlet would be appropriate? I'm at such a loss. Any and all suggestions would be helpful!
My just over 2 1/2 year old son is a sweet, loving little boy. We try to use GD techniques as best we can. I'm at a loss right now though. A complete loss.
Let me preface this by saying he's never been hit. Well, by an adult - kids hit each other at playdates and we've dealt with that... but we have a very strong belief that you don't hit a child.
Recently, when DS gets frustrated, or upset, he hits. He'll go up to his sister and hit her if she's doing something that makes him mad (most times he'll say "Please come get sister" if he wants some space, but sometimes I can't get there before she's wrecked whatever he's playing with... she's 11 months...). He'll hit his head against the wall. He'll run and slam into things. He'll hit his sippy cup on the table or chair, or whatever is near him. When he's really upset he'll try to hit one of us.
After he does this, he's upset by his actions. The littlest thing can set him off, like us saying "please don't throw that ball in the house".
I'm just not sure what to do, or how to explain how to redirect anger/aggression. What kind of an outlet would be appropriate? I'm at such a loss. Any and all suggestions would be helpful!
For an easier time with this situation make sure he's sleeping well and eating often so those issues don't make it worse. Instead of saying "please don't throw the ball in the house" say "throwing balls is an outside activity, let's go in the backyard". Thay way he can still do what he enjoys. Let him have choices when possible too, they like to be in control just as much as we do
