Hitting, Biting, Pinching -- Montessori Young Toddler Weeks 31 to 33
We all know that not all toddler behavior is amazing. And, the same is true in a Montessori home. And over the last couple weeks we have seen an increase in difficult behavior. Part of it is just Augustus’ age, and I think part of it is that Gus doesn’t have many words yet. His expressive language has developed a little bit slower than average and with only a handful of words (and a couple of signs) Gus struggles to tell us what he wants. This obviously leads to some serious frustration which leads to physical behavior. Mostly hitting, biting, or pinching, and usually directed towards Nora.
Also, we have older kids that are also struggling with boundaries. Nora is very attracted to the heavy job that is picking Gus up, for example. Which Gus doesn’t like and so since doesn’t have the words to stop it, he lashes out.
So, what do we do about it!? Here are a few things we do to help lessen these behaviors:
Physically Block
My first goal is always to be a physical barrier between two c…
Also, we have older kids that are also struggling with boundaries. Nora is very attracted to the heavy job that is picking Gus up, for example. Which Gus doesn’t like and so since doesn’t have the words to stop it, he lashes out.
So, what do we do about it!? Here are a few things we do to help lessen these behaviors:
Physically Block
My first goal is always to be a physical barrier between two c…
