My one and a half year old has been pushing kids (and our dog). I tell her to stop etc. but nothing works!?

Question

What can I do? Other than that she is a good girl.

Answer 1

i have a 16 month old. but she doesn't have a problem with pushing. if i ever saw her pushing, i'd push her down on her butt and tell her no. she probably won't like that every time, but maybe it will get her to stop.

i don't know, my daughter doesn't go to a daycare. she goes to a licensed home caregiver. so she's not exposed to certain behaviors, such as biting.

Answer 2

my 19 month old can be a bit of a stinker at times and will do things she knows she's not supposed to do.... she'll push over my son's toys, pull the dogs tail, or play with the buttons on the TV. These are all things she knows she's not supposed to do. At first, I would tell her no, we don't do that. Then I would distract her and get her to do something else. After a few times of that, I know she understands and I put her in her crib for a timeout. She doesn't like it, but one minute is all it takes.... Consistency is key. IF you are consistent about it and let her know that EVERY time she does it, there will be a negative result, she'll figure out that it isn't worth it.... Of course, her temperament will dictate how many times before she gives in. Good luck!

Answer 3

Time out.

For both of you. You are the parent and adult, you are in control. You both need to understand that and the sooner the better. Explain to her that pushing is a naughty thing to do and that she will be punished the next time she does it...then stick to it.

When she does push again, place her gently but firmly in a time out chair. If she wont stay put use your hands to hold her hips and bum to the chair. Do not look her in the eyes or give any negative or positive reinforcement. Set a timer (I use the 1 minute per year rule ... 2 minutes in her case). When time out is over, explain that pushing is wrong and that she will have to have a time out every time that she does it. Stick to it. Don't give empty threats.

Answer 4

My 3 yr. old son was hitting his step-brother. I tried talking to him, but it didn't work. (neither did yelling)

So I put him in his portable crib for a "time out". After a few times he stopped hitting. I always warn him first, like "Hitting is wrong. If you hit your brother you're going to have a time out"
It was hard at first, but it works well. I put him in for 3 minutes per offense (1 minute per year of age)

This might work for you too. Just don't use her bed for time outs or she'll associate it with being punished. She will outgrow this..... just be consistent and try to keep a neutral tone with her.

Good luck!

Answer 5

i do not have a solution for your problem.all i know is that if she keeps on she will get hit back eventually or bit by the dog.it sounds like she might be a little stubborn and you shouldn't blame the dog or the kids if something happens which i hope doesn't.good luck!

Answer 6

She could be doing it because of the reaction she is getting from you. Sometimes it's best to try not to react and just take her and remove her from the situation and redirect her attention to something else. I know how hard it can be to try not to react but try this for a little while and see if it helps. Good luck.

Answer 7

Kids at this age are exploring. She does not know yes/no, good/bad time etc. Keep picking here up and putting her somewhere else; play with her; give her interaction toys.

Answer 8

Make her sit in a time out chair if she pushes. She will learn

Answer 9

smack her little hands when she does it. You don't have to smack them hard, just to make her feel a little discomfort. She will associate pushing people with pain.

Answer 10

you can just make him/ or her sit in a corner or take his or her favorite toy away when they hit others .