The hardest part of parenting for me has been the "when". When do we move from redirecting to actual boundaries and discipline, when do we focus more on learning things like their ABC's instead of just singing the song and playing with the foam bath letters. Stuff like that. It's all so kid dependent, but I don't want to be the parent with the little hellions because I didn't discipline soon enough or the parent who's doing flash cards with their 6 month old.
Post by thebreakfastclub on Jul 8, 2015 8:53:22 GMT -5
I read "Positive Discipline for Toddlers" and it was really helpful in understanding what DS was able to do. At 2.5 he gets the idea of no, but the battle of wills is strong.
I child proofed so DS could run around without me doing too much.
I have learned that when he is really quiet, something undesirable is happening.
Post by thatgirl2478 on Jul 8, 2015 10:41:07 GMT -5
in our 9 mo appointment yesterday, the pamphlet they provided said that 9 mo olds understand what no means, but probably will keep doing it... I would say no and redirect. he knows he's getting a reaction from you