About Melinda Mantilla Expertise I am able to answer lots of questions such as behavior, discipline, arts and craft tips, clean-up tips, I can assist in dealing with the stress of raising twins, I can assist in problem resolving and also single parenting.
Experience I have an eleven year old and a 3 year old, and was a single mom for many years, I was a nanny to twin boys who were six years old and was a nanny for a 2 year old and his 2 month old sister! I also worked in a child care center and preschool for about 2-3 years, I do other babysitting and have attended several workshops. I have read TONS of books and guided many parents in my life, none of which have come back telling me I was wrong. I have dealt with the shy child, the over-excited child, the abused child, and am open to discuss just about any situation.
Question my 17months old son,Jacob is very agressive and screams when not happy.he is also hitting me with his toys or with his bare hand with no reasone.i love him so much but at the moment looking after him became a nightmer and its costing me lots of nerves.I don`t belive in slapping but my son is testing my patience.What am i doing wrong?!
Answer Hi Edyta,
Sounds to me like what Jacob is going thru is completely normal!!! It is just a phase, but one that is hard. I recommend time outs, and sometimes even toys need a time out too so if he continues hitting you, put him in time out, no longer than 1 minute as he's too young. Or simply take the toy away from him, that should work too!! Good luck!
