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[quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the tips and the book suggestion. I will try showing her other things she can do with her mouth, that could help because she does that in other situations as well. As for sharing I'll just keep being positive and keep not making a big deal out of it and hope it doesn't last too long.

As for labeling her, I'm not sure how I can describe her behavior without using any "labels"?

Anyway, f it's normal then I'll just wait it out, no big deal. I'm pretty calm in general so it doesn't bother me too much, specially since it's not my child, I only watch her a few hours per week. I was just a little shocked to see that it's now escalating instead of staying the same or improving a bit.

I never overreact when she does any of the things mentioned above, I try to be positive and happy and encourage her to go play with me or with one of the kids without focusing much on her behavior. I tell her it's okay to share, but don't make her do it. Most of the time no one is even trying to take anything she has or even looking at her specifically. When a child approaches I'm positive about it and say  "look, a friend" as in, it's just a friend, he won't take your toys, it's okay.

I was simply wondering if it was normal because like I said I have never seen a child this young act this way before and I have been around many kids her age and none of the kids in the playground do this either. I have seen kids be very upset if someone takes their toy or they will take someone's toy, cry, etc. But never had one act out when nothing was even happening. Maybe she's just quicker to get upset and more aware of her surroundings than most kids.

Thanks again for the tips.[/quote]

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