I basically have to change him while he is standing up as he hates his nappy being changed. This morning he managed to kick my glasses off my face.
He must sound like a real horror, especially if you also read my question on teeth cleaning.
I assure you he is a very loving and happy boy, except when it comes to these two things.
Does anyone have any ideas on how I sould be disciplining him when he plays up?
2007-01-19 08:43:15 · 7 answers · asked by TJ 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He's testing you and you are failing. He kicked your glasses off your face!?! I'm sure he's a bundle of joy, *rolls eyes*. You need to be firm and let him know you are the parent and he is just going to have to behave or he will have a consequence, and by consequence I mean one quick slap to the back of his leg or rear end. It's true you have to pick you battles with kids, but changing his diaper is not something he gets a choice about. End of discussion.
2007-01-19 13:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't like a diaper, perhaps it's time to start potty training. Switch him to a pull-up, get him his own potty chair, and let him get to work...if he's ready (if he's not, don't push it; he'll get there when he gets there). It could be he's acting out because he wants to take some of the responsibility of hygiene for himself. Try showing him how to put on a pull-up, then let him do it on his own, and see if he likes the autonomy. This could also apply to the teeth brushing...maybe he wants to control that, too, so let him brush away, and then go over his teeth once more when he's finished.
As far as kicking goes, he shouldn't get away with that. You should always be loving with him, even while you're teaching him discipline, so if he takes another swat at you, take his arm or leg and tell him firmly that he's not to behave that way. If he does it again, give him a time-out for 2 minutes. Then explain to him that he cannot behave that way. Praise him when he actually gets it.
Good luck, and I hope this helps--
2007-01-19 17:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by KD 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just to ease your mind it is perfectly normal...my 2 year old daughter did it lots...she has calmed most of the time for a bum change( but she is nearly done potty training) the teeth on the other hand is a difficult one...i give her my toothbrush and let her do my teeth at the same time...i have found this to be quite effective...she loves to brush Mommy's teeth....as for the discipline, i threaten with a time out or for kicking in the face all she has to do is do it once and she gets a tap on the bare bum...not hard, but enough to shock her and she quiets down pretty quick after that....with the teeth u cant really discipline for that, u dont want them hating it...just give him the tooth brush and let him chew on it for a bit....i hope this helps and good luck
2007-01-19 16:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by eyesopen16 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ahhh....the first plays at asserting his independence.......it is perfectly normal.......and horrifying at the same time......maybe you could involve him in the changing and brushing.....give him his responsibility....and then allow him to see what a great job he did so he can praise himself......maybe picking out nappies he likes or toothpaste would be a motive......try making it a game......you know him the best.....see which works best with his personality.....but a little motivating bribe never hurts once in a little while
2007-01-19 16:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mum3grls 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If he kicks you so much he's kicking your glasses off, you need to slap his leg and tell him no.
2007-01-19 16:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to toilet train him by the sounds of things.
2007-01-19 16:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lucy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
show him who is boss and woop his butt
2007-01-19 16:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋