Wow, DS has just started doing what Tariq is doing and its awful, hes's probably not quite as bad as Tariq yet but it wont be long im sure. Dont be too hard on yourself, i have always been totally anti hitting but there have abeen a few occasions where i have felt that it was the only way to snap him out of it (it didn't by the way, he just does it back to me). i think al we can really do is remind ourselves that they are not acting out to upset or hurt us, they are just at a very frustrating stage in their little lives and at the moment this is how they can express themselves, i know tha if i stay completely calm (easier said than done i know) Archie's tantys dont last too long, but if i get angry at him he is much worse.

Sorry i dont have any real advice, but just know that you are not alone in this, hugs