Toy stealing

[Momof4]

I have actually asked parents to practice sharing with their child at home. We have all had THIS child! Sometimes this child gets the toy and sometimes they have to give it up to the other child. If the parents teach that at home too it helps, sometimes Mom gets the toy and sometimes the child gets the toy.

I agree with torontokids about teaching empathy. I do that too, talking simply and repeating myself to the smallest child but letting them know whether it is their turn or the other child's turn. I think the trick is to get on it immediately and consistently and not let the behaviour escalate or get out of control.