Hitting younger sibling
We have really been struggling with our 3 year old hitting his younger brother. We’ve tried praising the positive, ignoring him when he acts this way and focussing our attention on the little one and having time out for bad behaviours. None of which seem to work. It seems to be when they want to play with the same toys or even just seems to be no reason at all sometimes. Oldest one gets lots of 1-1 attention and we’ve been working on sharing skills with the toys too.
Is anyone else in the same situation or can offer any advice?
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I think it’s one of those things that just takes time. I had it with mine and they’ve only just started getting along better and playing together. When talking to the youngest, praise and say nice things about your eldest. Also ‘translate’ what your youngest is saying like ‘you really love your brother’ ‘you think your brother is the best’ ‘you really like playing with your brother’. Also, I don’t know how old your youngest is but get your oldest to hold him every so often and get them to hug too.
Most importantly, keep going you’re doing all you can. It will get better!
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Going through something very similar but he will scream in his face until he cry’s (baby is 6 months) and then laughs. Snatches toys off him all the time and is very rough with him. Was told it sounds like sibling jealousy but not got a clue what to do as he gets attention etc!