Firstly, apologies if I've put this thread in the wrong spot.

My beautiful 14mo DD is learning about discipline at the moment. We've been doing the "ah-ah's", "no's", distraction techniques, and sometimes, a little smack with one finger on her hand.

On Monday, my Dad observed me telling her over 20 times not to reach for something, with all of the above, firm tone to the voice etc etc. Tried to distract her repeatedly, but to no avail. He said she is wilful (more like stubborn like my DH!!)

Anyway, the major problem I am having is her not responding to the "no's etc", for really bad behaviour. The worst of the behaviour is the smacking of my face, and earlier this week it was my Mum's face she smacked. Repeatedly, after being told "No", "naughty", "ah-ah", distraction etc etc. Smacking of my face, and smacking of a fully laden spoon (even when she is hungry) are the two really bad bits of behaviour.

Any suggestions?????? I reallllllly don't want it to escalate. I don't think SuperNanny visits Australia So will be very, very appreciative of any suggestions you may have.
Thanks.