Frustrated and hitting himself!!

[jec]

I think I'm going to change the way I approach this. Your right, it's very common for the age but, he seems to be getting worse and I think your right too, it's because he is getting attention and has an audience as we are right there to correct his behavior.
Another provider gave me the advice below and it's a different approach.

'Say NOTHING. Do not overpraise good behaviour, praise exceptional behaviour. Often a child will misbehave in order to "right" the situation by a hug or offering to share in order to get verbal praise'
When he hits either Mom or myself, I'm going to put him right down on the ground and walk away.

Just thought I'd share what someone else advised ...never know as it might work for someone else too.

Thanks for replying ladies ~ I apreciate the advice and support!!

[apples and bananas]

When he hits either Mom or myself, I'm going to put him right down on the ground and walk away.

I aggree... great advise! I do the same. If the child is agressive towards me I walk away and put my attention on another child. It also shows the other children that the behaviour get's no response.

I have come to the realization that they won't throw toys at their friends forever, it's just a phase.... i find myself saying that to myself a lot during the day... it's just a phase... lol