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My daughter is 12 months younger she’s just turned 1 it’s heartbreaking when he hurts her, I’m the same with what you’re saying to him I say to my son, I’ve even tried time out but he doesn’t quite understand that yet. Terrible twos has well and truly smacked me in the face 🥲 x
hi mama. just like you noted here, it’s clear the transition from the baby room to toddler room is significantly impacting your child, and whilst transitions and changes are difficult for everyone, including adults, you should be paying close attention to what the new environment your child is in, is truly like if you already haven’t. as someone that has worked with children of all ages and in nurseries, i saw that children were overwhelmed with the lack of support and necessary presence from (not all) new staff they’re having to adjust too. your child may also be around children displaying the same or similar behaviour towards others, so you should ask and clarify what things the nursery has in place to address and redirect such behaviour. time outs do not work for any child, and that’s been scientifically backed by many researchers. they are only left to dwell in the big emotions they feel, rather than get the acknowledgment and guidance they need through it when they-
calm down. time outs inevitably teach children how to figure out more sneaky ways of going about things, or the fact that their big emotions aren’t welcome and accepted, which can be extremely damaging as they grow into adults. there is a lot of research and points behind this that i suggest researching into, it is really interesting and necessary. instagram also has amazing parenting pages free of charge that can help teach loooooads of ways to navigate parenthood, babyhood and just childhood overall the best we can ❤️
Hey - I could have written the same! My son is so physical with his 6yr old sister but won’t hurt anyone else - I think must be a bro / sister thing and feels comfortable type thing. I’m hoping it’s the terrible 2s.. he doesn’t like sharing with her, wants everything she has even if not age appropriate and just tantrums. I keep saying gentle hands, no hitting, nicey nice but I don’t think he cares lol This should pass fingers crossed!!’