Smacking stage

I’m going by the reason for smacking, if its clearly out of fustration/wanting to be independent then I’m just holding LO hand and say no sternly, then carrying on as normal, If she does it solely to hit and scratch because she’s not getting what she wants, then I’m tapping her fingers (gently I will add) saying no and putting her down away from the situation or walking away. I’ve seen a massive difference in the getting what she wants scratching but I think the fustration/independence is just a stage we have to go through!

@Korina-Louise yeah she’s definitely smacking because she knows it’s wrong! She will look at me and do a feel sorry for herself cry afterwards!🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ll try the walking away from her to see if it makes a difference, thank you!

I just firmly say no, then take his hand and stroke me saying gentle while doing it, to try re correct his actions

@Elloese is say 20% of the time she doesn’t give a crap and just continues her day 😂 But I do find majority of the time, when I come back say 20/30 seconds later, she will give me a kiss and cuddle as a little sorry, and then we just continue where we left off