Help parents! I have a 2 yo son. I love him, I really do, but he's been going out of control. I can't take him anywhere w/o holding his hand or carrying him the whole time; he bolts the instant he's free. He's destructive, he manages to find a way to everything that he wants. I try to talk him about what he does wrong before putting him in time out. My husband just does time outs. Nothing works. Everything in my house is getting destroyed. I'm desperate. Please help!
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Suggestions from behavioral psychology which often work over a period of time, although are opposite the common pattern followed by most parents: When your boy is naughty, try your best not to scold him or punish him but rather to ignore him if possible. But, most importantly, during those times he is behaving, pay attention and quickly praise him verbally and hug him if you can. He will learn to associate your love with good behavior and should improve over a period of a few weeks.