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I have a 2 yo dcb who is notorious for taking *things.* By *things,* I mean everything from everyone (toys from other kids, items right out of my hands, food items from the pantry or kitchen counters, food items from other children's plates, etc.). This happens all the time and constantly to the point where I just have to separate him for the majority of the day. Even during arts and crafts time, he will paint/color on other children's art work. So basically he has no impulse control and there are no warning signs that he is about to take something. Otherwise, he is a good boy (active, but well-mannered and a great temperament). When he does take something, I generally tell him "no taking, you have to ask first" and then I send him away from the group. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I have had this little boy for 8 months and this problem has only gotten worse. Thanks!
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I'd put him up in a booster seat with a buckle during art and meals so he can't reach other kids' art or plates.
If he grabbed a toy from someone and the kids seemed capable of working it out without violence, I wouldn't interfere. If things get heated, I'd talk him through it. One thing I've been saying on repeat lately is: "Billy's hands are holding that car." Pointing out that someone else has it helps my group realize that... Sometimes they just don't get that everything in the world is not always available to them!
You can put a child lock on the pantry, keep next to nothing on your counters, require him to stay out of the kitchen, whatever works for your particular set up.
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