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I have a 4 yr old boy in my care that constantly does negative things for attention. It starts from the moment he is dropped off. He interrupts any conversation between me and his Mom, never has been given enough hugs, runs up and down the stairs and then screams when she leaves (wants one more hug!). Mom does little to address it even when the child is punching her because 'he wants to talk'.
Fortunately, they are leaving my care, but I have 7 more days to deal with this. It goes on all day long. If I take another child to the bathroom, he does something unacceptable (throwing, pounding on a wall etc.). Every time I speak to another child, he interrupts and starts talking about himself, trying to dominate the conversation. I have tried 1) giving him more positive praise when I see him doing something nice (it is never enough) 2) separating him from the other kids briefly (he kicks and screams) and 3) ignoring him (he kicks, screams, throws things).
He is always getting in the other kids' faces, trying to get them in trouble. He has grabbed things out of my hands and our Music teachers hands and incites arguments with the other kids.
Yesterday was soooo bad. He would not stay on his cot at naptime. I had him eat his snack after the other kids (to avoid the chaos), and he actually accused me of putting something in his water (honey?) and then stood up on his chair when he didn't get a reaction. I have all younger kids here until next week and they are starting to mimic his behavior.
I have 7 more days of care for him. I need suggestions on getting through the next 7 days without having to constantly address his behaviors. I don't like the idea on continually separating him from the other kids, but may have to do some of that. If anyone has any insight on WHY he might be doing this, I would appreciate it.
Fortunately, they are leaving my care, but I have 7 more days to deal with this. It goes on all day long. If I take another child to the bathroom, he does something unacceptable (throwing, pounding on a wall etc.). Every time I speak to another child, he interrupts and starts talking about himself, trying to dominate the conversation. I have tried 1) giving him more positive praise when I see him doing something nice (it is never enough) 2) separating him from the other kids briefly (he kicks and screams) and 3) ignoring him (he kicks, screams, throws things).
He is always getting in the other kids' faces, trying to get them in trouble. He has grabbed things out of my hands and our Music teachers hands and incites arguments with the other kids.
Yesterday was soooo bad. He would not stay on his cot at naptime. I had him eat his snack after the other kids (to avoid the chaos), and he actually accused me of putting something in his water (honey?) and then stood up on his chair when he didn't get a reaction. I have all younger kids here until next week and they are starting to mimic his behavior.
I have 7 more days of care for him. I need suggestions on getting through the next 7 days without having to constantly address his behaviors. I don't like the idea on continually separating him from the other kids, but may have to do some of that. If anyone has any insight on WHY he might be doing this, I would appreciate it.
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