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| hi, i have a daughter that is 1 year and a half, she is really good in general, but every time that i don't do what she wants (very often) she hits me, and i try almost everything, and i didn't success.
what can i do?
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| Though your daughter is just 1 1/2 , you are right to address the issue. You do not want her growing up thinking that this is ok. You do not write what you have done, but i would advise you to do this the next time she hits you: Bend down so that you are eye level , take her hands in yours and firmly say: "NO! We do not hit Mommy, ever!" (You should not scream or even laugh afterwards at her reaction). If she hits again you can give her a very short time out and tell her that she must sit on the step or couch or whereever you choose because she hit.Do this whenevr this occurs so that she sees the consequences of her actions-she cannot be with everyone or have fun if she hits. Do not give in to her tantrums or screams. You will find that the behavior will dissapate over time, but be sure to also give her plenty of positive love and time together so that she does not only get negative words from you. i would also advise you to check my chapter on discipline in my book, where i write about things we do without realizing and we 'sabatoge' ourselves with improper commands and actions with our children. you may find a few of these actions apply to you and you will see a big change in your child as you pay closer attention to your methods of discipline.
best,
slovie |
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