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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Consequences need to be as immediately as possible.

Hitting/kicking = I leave the room, if possible.  Or we leave the playground/playdate immediately.  Or whatever is as close to that as possible.

Throwing a toy = that toy is taken away for the day.

Refusing to clean up toys = I pick up the toys and put them in a box and they are gone for the day.

Defiance, I actually try to work around.  Redirect, defuse with something silly, etc.

And praise him for good behavior to reinforce it.   
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This is excellent advice. I also wanted to add that punishment for behavior at preschool is extremely ineffective and counterproductive. He is not going to connect losing a toy at home with hitting a kid 6 hours ago. It’s just going to make the behavior worse because he’s going to be more frustrated in general. In his mind he was playing nicely at home and mom took away his truck. It doesn’t matter how much you explain, he’s not going to get it at age 2.

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