Hi Julie,

It is really frustrating when our 2 year olds (and above) behave like this as we hope this is not reflecting us as 'bad' mothers lol.

My son was a hitter and my daughter is a biter (great!) It really is a frustrating stage but so age appropriate. Oscar is still so little and really hasn't developed his impulse control yet. Do you find there are triggers for his hitting like frustration, anger?

I found that all I could do was explain what was wrong with the action and why, they had to make sure their 'victim' was alright and hug them, they then went into time out, get them to explain to me why they were in time out and then they were allowed back to play. I had to be consistent and not let one action slip (the hard part!).

My son responded quickly but it has taken my daughter almost a year!!!! Which is just as well, was ready to send her to a new home

It is really hard and time consuming and embarrassing, especially when other mothers come to you and 'dob' on your child. Just remember, he's only 2 and if he's still doing it when he goes to school he'll soon realise that he has no friends!!!

Take is easy,

Lynnette xx