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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have kids the same ages. And I love Janet Lansbury so I get it.  But I do 100% still use timeout for my older one, especially when she is violent towards her brother.  There are times when I think I veer too far into just yelling at her and putting her in timeout, and that's when I really like Janet's stuff. She helps me to remember that my older child is still REALLY little herself.  And she doesn't understand what she's doing.  She lacks impulse control and can't help it.  But, I still don't let her kick her brother in the head.

I try to better about heading it off.  There are times when they get along and times when I can tell she is feeling impulsive.  I also know that the times they are getting along will most likely end in one of them being too rough.  So what do I do: I very rarely leave them unattended where I can't see them.  Sometimes I have to stay in arms reach to stop things.

What you need to do: find a way to keep them apart that's safe for both of them.  It's hard, exhausting work, especially if you are a SAHM.

I think a time out here or there is probably a good thing. Even if it only acts as a "reset" button on the interactions.  I do not think you need to spank, but I will admit that having a three year old really tested my theory on never spanking.  They are maddening![/quote]

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