Moms,

I have a 2 1/2 year old boy and when he gets mad he just hits me and my husband. We have tried time outs but it's like he just doesn't get "it". We do not hit him and he doesn't watch violent shows on tv, I don't know where he gets it. He doesn't hit anyone but us...

Any advice?

Bronwyn

When my son does things similar to this, I tell him he is hurting my feelings or making me sad. He gets that, and he really doesn't want me to be sad. We've also had to try different punishments...taking a quarter out of his piggy bank; time out in my lap, holing wrists loosely with his arms crossed in front of his body--so he can't squirm or hit, and counting to 60 slowly(one time for each year of age); taking away a favorite toy...these are some to fthe things we've tried. A basic time out in his room doesn't do us any good.

Good luck. I hope you find an effective solution.

Liz

I have a same age toddler boy and he does the same, the best thing that i found is try to grab his hand and teach hom a gentle touch and make this a big thing, every time when he give me a gentle touch i  congrats him and let him know I love gentle touch,,,

good look

Praise for gentle/kind/appropriate touch might help. 

Also it might help to just remember that all toddlers do this - you're not alone!  It will pass.