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One thing I have found with Miss J is that I don't say "don't hit" or "no hitting" but "gentle" or "pat" instead - I found she resonds better to being told what to do rather than what not to do. If she doesn't stop she just gets removed from the situation or I put her down and walk awy.
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That's actually a really good suggestion. We use "gentle" when she is around DS, trying to rock his cradle or give him kisses and cuddles - so cute but she doesn't know her own strength.
Maybe we will try that...
Clover - it may just be developmental... but I do hate being the mother of "that child" in playgroup! Its hard too as she has started hitting me now when I am feeding DS - its a bit hard for me to walk away or anything...
Its so tough - she sees a boundary and just push push push...
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Today I became "that mum has a child that bites" at our pre-kindy session. He has bitten his older brother before in frustration, so I can only assume that he was frustrated with the other child (it happened when I was looking in my bag for something- ofcourse!) He knows its wrong, I waited till he came out of the playhouse, picked him up and said "we're going home now because you bit that child..." When we got home I asked him is it ok to bite? he shook his head- so he knows. But it wont stop it. I dont think there is a magic solution to this 1, just hope its a phase, watch carefully and warn other parents/ teachers etc
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