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07.24.08, 13:48 PM Toddler
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1 yo ds likes to hit people in the face. i know he does not know any better, but is this a phase? any suggestions on how to get him to stop. it hurts... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 07.24.08, 01:48 PM Flag

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my ds did this and at 3 yo still sometimes hits not often anymore. we would take his hand and gentle rub it on our cheek saying gentle touch. it good if you can catch it before he does it and tell him gentle gentle. if he keeps doing it put him down and walk away. Hitting sucks- people often don't have sympathy for the mom of a hitter- but it's not your fault some kids just do it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:51 PM Flag

I hold dc's wrist, look her in the eye, and tell her, "no hitting." Then I make her stroke my face, and say, "gentle." She's 16 mos, and seems to be getting it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:54 PM Flag

just grab his hand, move it gently away and try to distract or move away. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:01 PM Flag

Hold his hand look at him in the eye and sternly say "Hitting hurts don't hit". [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag