I also use counting to 3 when I want him to do something. Once he's finished screaming I tell him he can have it back if he's calmed down but if he throws it again it goes away he then usually complies. If he throws his food he gets a warning and if it continues it gets taken away. He then has to give ds1 a cuddle to say sorry. If he's trying to hit ds1 then he gets immediately told no we do not hit/kick etc and removed from the situation. Eg if you do that again ds2 it will be taken away/you will not be able to play with it. I do very simple consequences and one warning. We tried the naughty step but he came straight to us giggling and didn't understand.ĭs2 was also 2 in May and v much pushing the boundaries at the moment. My Mum told me he had been like this today with her and that she said to him she would 'Smack his hand.' I told her I did not want this but what do you do to teach them right from wrong or stop them being naughty. He wants to push the buggy, empty the potty and cook breakfast. He has become very independent too and wants to do everything for himself. Even getting dressed in the morning can be stressful as he wants to use all of my make up at the same time as emptying drawers out or kicking the walls. He gets lots of time spent with him but you cannot give 100% attention all of the time.

He then moves on to find the next area he can destroy. I then remove him from the situation and he screams and kicks and gets annoyed. I tell him he is naughty and he has one more chance (used to work) and he continues to do it. For instance he will be playing outside then begin throwing stones and mud all over the garden and the dog. He was 2 in May and in the last couple of weeks has been getting into mischief and not doing what he is told. I was always smacked as a child and don't want this for DS.

Naughty mischief