How would you suggest disciplining an agressive (hitting, kicking) 20 month toddler?
First, a few things for you to ask yourself and consider. Number one, I would like you to consider how much time you spend with him, and what the quality of that time is. I know you have a new one to take care of, and you are exhausted (I have three), but often a child acting out more than usual in an extra agressive way is an attempt by the child to get attention. If he isn’t getting the positive attention he needs, well then he will get himself some negative attention! At least he is getting your attention. (I am not saying this is the case, just something for you to consider.) Number two and three involve his speech and hearing. Many children with hearing disabilities and usually speech problems will often act out in frustration at their inability to communicate with everyone else. How is his speech? Is he able to communicate basic needs, like “more” or able to let you know when he is hungry or thirsty? One of our children had a speech problem (more complicated than this, but speech
