Hereās proof that it really does tickle your ears when someone talks about you.Ā Right about the time I mention my 5 month old, you can hear him crying in the monitor, waking from his nap just as I wrap up the video!
{This video can also be viewed on YouTube.}
A participant in the Parenting with Positive Guidance Ecourse wrote in asking about how to help her three year-old who is behaving aggressively (hitting, kicking, stepping on) towards his 8 month-old baby sister.Ā Here are some tips and resources on the topic.Ā What advice could you add?
Video Summary:
- Observe to find the real cause.
- Watch for needs for attention (from parents or from the baby) or power
- Play alongside to model, give attention, intervene, and redirect.
Resources:
When it Comes to Challenging Behaviors, Do You Take the Time to CARE? {NJC}
6 Peaceful Solutions for Hitting and Anger {Simple Kids}
Teaching Social Skills with Bubble Lessons {NJC}
The Sibling Relationship: Challenging But Powerful {Simple Kids}
When a Toddler Hits {Janet Lansbury Community Forum}
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