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Unprovoked Hitting in Toddler

My ds went through a hitting phase a few months ago, hitting when he wouldn't get his way or was upset about something. He would get a 2 minute timeout after he hit along with a "we don't hit" speech, as well as apologizing to the person he hit. He hasn't it in a while now, thankfully.

Ets: he's a little over 2.5

Message edited 11/16/2013 1:49:55 PM.

Unprovoked Hitting in Toddler

My twin boys just turned 2 and one of them hits periodically. We just keep correcting. Someone told me there is a book about keeping hands to ourselves but I have not looked yet.

Re: Unprovoked Hitting in Toddler

This was DD for a while, but it seems like she is finally coming out of it (she'll be 3 in Jan). I'd say it started a little after 2 or so. We just had to stay really consistent with time outs. If I was with her some place, I would remove her from the situation (like in a mommy & me class, I'd take her out in the hall). When we went back in, she had to say sorry (even if she technically didn't understand it) and if it happened again, we'd leave. She started nursery school this year and the first few weeks were awful. She was doing it to kids and teachers who got in her space. I spoke with her teachers so we could be on the same page as far as how to handle (time outs). They also really worked with her on using her words. She is extremely verbal, but in the heat of the moment doesn't always think to say no or stop. She'd just get physical. I also started rewarding her for good reports from school—a small thing like a coloring book. I don't know whether she has grown out of it or all this stuff finally clicked, but she hasn't had a bad day at school in almost a month. And I see a huge difference with her in other social situations with other kids.

We took "Hands Are Not For Hitting" out from the library. It's a very simple board book, but it gave me something else to say besides no. I'd say "hands are not for hitting."

Message edited 11/16/2013 7:21:42 PM.