So I am a member, but don't have my login info anymore (Monkey Toes).
I currently have a 1yo dcb, full time who hits everyone and thinks it's funny. I have said no firmly and repeatedly, redirected him and today, even put him in his highchair as a kind of time out. I know he is too young to understand why, but I do believe children can learn NO at that age, but this kid thinks it is hilarious and does it over again and again and again. I am beyond frustrated with him. He seems to be my demon replacement for a girl I termed because of the same attitudes and behaviours in November. Now obviously, there are other issues with this kid, but this is the biggest one. Everyone is down for nap early because I really need some time to reset and think about how to deal with this.
My husband says that I need to talk to the parents before just handing them a term letter (like I did last time), but as a provider, I think that I should get this figured out on my own; but at the same time, I suspect that the parents think that this is cute and funny at home and that we need to get on the same page. This child is not only hitting and climbing all over everyone when told no, but is consistently hitting during bum changes. Talk about one of the most vulnerably positions for the victim to be in! (I change bums on a hard floor, away from the play space, so it can easily be cleaned and disinfected and I can still see the others.) Can someone please offer me a way to address this with the parents so that I don't cower (mom is a social worker and I find that very intimidating).
Thanks!
I currently have a 1yo dcb, full time who hits everyone and thinks it's funny. I have said no firmly and repeatedly, redirected him and today, even put him in his highchair as a kind of time out. I know he is too young to understand why, but I do believe children can learn NO at that age, but this kid thinks it is hilarious and does it over again and again and again. I am beyond frustrated with him. He seems to be my demon replacement for a girl I termed because of the same attitudes and behaviours in November. Now obviously, there are other issues with this kid, but this is the biggest one. Everyone is down for nap early because I really need some time to reset and think about how to deal with this.
My husband says that I need to talk to the parents before just handing them a term letter (like I did last time), but as a provider, I think that I should get this figured out on my own; but at the same time, I suspect that the parents think that this is cute and funny at home and that we need to get on the same page. This child is not only hitting and climbing all over everyone when told no, but is consistently hitting during bum changes. Talk about one of the most vulnerably positions for the victim to be in! (I change bums on a hard floor, away from the play space, so it can easily be cleaned and disinfected and I can still see the others.) Can someone please offer me a way to address this with the parents so that I don't cower (mom is a social worker and I find that very intimidating).
Thanks!
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