Comments on: How? How does he know that!

By: Kristi_Maristi

Kristi_Maristi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:49:36 +0000

I might have to try the play yard thing. I've put him in his crib a few times when I just couldn't handle his freaking out any longer. But I don't want to keep doing it because he goes to sleep SO GOOD that I don't want him to think he is in trouble when it's time for a nap and hate going to his crib.

By: Emmie Bee

Emmie Bee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:45:57 +0000

I do this too. The pack n play is basically for time outs and for when I reallllly need to do something and he can't be watched like a hawk.

By: teammandy

teammandy — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:28:38 +0000

harper has just started hitting us (mostly me, go figure) in the last week. it's one of those things that they just figure out, and when we react appropriately (saying no, scolding), they want to test us. H will look me straight in the eye and do it as if, "this? this is what i'm not supposed to do?". we have started time outs. so far so good. do you have a pack and play you could start placing him in if he does this? take out any toys, blankies and binkies and have him sit in it alone for one minute if he hits or scratches or bites. i don't think it's too early, but that is just me :]
good luck! this toddler stuff has really thrown me for a loop.

By: Kristi_Maristi

Kristi_Maristi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:23:22 +0000

I let him play with a lot. Honestly probably too much. That may be the problem. My house is probably the most "un-childproofed" house ever. He's just really good about learning what not to get into. We have one cabinet locked and thats where all the toxic stuff in the house is kept. But, I wasn't going to let him play with white out either. I think he was overly tired yesterday as well when this happened but freaked me out!

I may revisit spanking later down the road when he's older. Right now it feels weird to me.

By: Emmie Bee

Emmie Bee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:37:37 +0000

Also: I believe in age appropriate spanking. He gets a warning then a swat on the hand. Seems to work so far.

By: Emmie Bee

Emmie Bee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:36:39 +0000

My 'style' is that I basically let Hudson play with whatever he wants and do whatever he wants as long as it is A. not completely dangerous. B. Won't make a giant mess. and C. doesn't hurt others.

By: laura

laura — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:46:21 +0000

ryan is the same way, it started around 1 1/2 yrs old and now he is 4 1/2 yrs old and is still doing the same stuff. he can be a nightmear when its me & him @ home. but in public and around other family/friends he is an angel. all his teachers say he is the best in his class. i don't get it. but i would rather him be a brat around me if that means he will be perfect around everyone else.
we do not hit ryan either. i just put him on time out, he crys for awhile and then he realizes what he did wrong and tells me he loves me and he is sorry.
what Milo does is normal, every child does it. it doesn't mean he will be a pain in the butt forever, he is just testing you and your patience. hang in there.

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By: BringUpBee

BringUpBee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:45:12 +0000

I have no advice because I haven't been there, but I'm sorry you are going through this. It totally stinks.