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[quote=Anonymous]This is totally normal toddler behavior.  Have you talked with the nanny about it?  What does she say?  How does she handle it?

How do you know it's going on?  Do you see it, or has the nanny told you about it?  Have you talked with the other parents?

It's likely that your kid is dishing out at least a little of it from time to time, too.  Normal kids this age just do this.  As long as the nanny is watching closely in situations where this might occur (like when they are both showing an interest in the same toy, tired, etc.) and taking steps to make sure it stops immediately, then it's fine.

I don't think that a time out is necessarily called for at this age.  It really depends on how it's happening.  If the kid is intentionally hitting yours and thinks it's funny, then a more serious conversation may be needed, but if she just wants a toy and isn't noticing the other kid grabbing for it, then this is really different and just needs some reminding.  Both are developmentally normal for toddlers.

The only thing I would really be concerned about is that the nanny is showing your child plenty of attention and love and letting her know this isn't her fault when it happens -- and focusing on stopping it and being clear with the other child.  Beyond that, don't freak out about it.  I don't think this is a case of a child being a bully and another being constantly "victimized."[/quote]

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