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Originally Posted by lynn P.
Hi,
I agree with Tishie. Since they're all over th place at this age, it's also good to baby proof your house to avoid him get himself in the tough situations to begin with. Even though he's not talking much, he probably understands alot more than you think. So try to explain things to him after you've told him a firm NO. Also try to keep him busy and happy(with snacks/naps). If kids aren't getting enough good attention, then they'll look for any bad attention.
Try not to give into spanking at all, because I don't believe they learn anything but fear from that. Get some good books on positive parenting. I remember that age very well when my 2 girls were young - they really keep you on your toes. Best of luck with your little guy.  |
Thanks darling!
Yeah, the baby proofing has been done for the most part. The only thing I have to watch is my desk - not that anything would hurt HIM but he likes to pound my keyboard and mess with stuff on my desk haha. So we are working with 1-2-3 NO and that seems to be working. He is a very busy little guy, so no problems there. And its quite obvious when he is bored because when hes bored he whines alot.
He has his "bad" moments(i hate using that word in reference to babies - how about "mischeivious instead?) He will look right at me and do something he KNOWS he shouldnt do, all the while grinning at me. Thats when i break out the NO-1, No-2, and NO-3. I do try to avoid spanking if at all possible, because it doesnt feel right to me. And i do explain, always, even if i dont think he knows what the hell im talking about LOL. It cant hurt.
I saw a mom the other day at playgroup whose son hit another child, she promptly went over to him, slapped his hand, and said "no, we DONT HIT" and i thought well, isint that sort of silly? To tell a child we dont do something by doing it?