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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry your legit question is bringing out the crazies OP. I tried to give some helpful tips - I think it's good to talk it over with your son. Ask him questions you know he can answer - "You were feeling upset when Joey tried to take the toy? It hurt when he bit you?" Listen to what he has to say, even if it's just one word answers. NYT had interesting article recently called "raising moral children" that found expressing disappointment is the best way to curb bad behavior, even with 2 year olds. So talk through the incident with him, express disappoint that he hit the other child. Express empathy that he was also hurt.  Brainstorm how he can react differently next time there's competition for a toy - which is likely to be tomorrow, right? - so talk to him about how he can handle it better tomorrow and be a good sharer. [/quote]

OP here. Thank you for the suggestions, PP. I talked to DS a little tonight and will talk to him again in the morning before daycare drop off...just not sure if he understands me or if he's even paying attention.[/quote]

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