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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Clueless FTM mom here. DS is almost 2.5 and starting to show a lot of defiance - normal stuff, but we're trying to draw a really firm line around hitting/kicking/disrespecting his teachers, etc. Most of it is happening at preschool, so an extra challenge to not be there in the moment, but it occasionally happens around us. He seems to understand the concept of rewards like small treats and getting to watch his favorite show.

At this age, what are appropriate (and effective) tactics to discourage this behavior? "Time out" in the crib, taking away a favorite toy? Should there be an immediate cause and effect for it to click? Open to any external resources you like as well. Thank you![/quote]

Read WaPo columnist Megan Leahy. I swear I am not her, nor do I work for the Post, it’s just she is so good at advice for things like this! Don’t kill yourself with consequences- just remove the child from the situation or vice versus without talking too much about it all. Take away the toy this is being thrown, etx. Time outs really don’t work for this age- if ever. I wish I’d known this as a new mom. I spent so much time thinking about consequences for normal two year old behavior. Not that you let it go on- you just use your age and height to interven and stop it without a lot of talking or drama.  Good luck, OP![/quote]

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