my DCB is turning 2 soon and has been with us for a year. just lately he's started a phase of not respecting personal space at all. I am not sure how to properly address this. the DCG is 2.7 yrs and my DD is 4, they love him but he is constantly poking them and touching them. if i tell him not to he will use his body and push into them or nuzzle his head into them. I have used positive reinforcement and terms such as "Give them space" or "Hands on your own body" I have even worked with the girls to say "I need space." He will literally hug tackle them to the ground or roll over them.
Example, DCG sits on couch and DCB needs to sit ontop of her, I put a pillow down and tell him he needs to stay on his side of the pillow and he just ignores it and nuzzles into her again. I understand he wants to be close but the girls gave the right to their personal space.
Distracting him and redirecting is not something i can do all day and i hate to feel like i'm constantly harping on him or discouraging him.
Anyone have any advice on how i can help us all get through this stage with less stress and fear of being lovingly attacked