Parenting Big Kids (5-8) Support Group
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I don't know what to do. My seven yr old stepdaughter has started hitting her head on the walls or hitting herself in the head when she gets upset or frustrated. Her older sister has many emotional problems and I think this may be influencing her. I have tried being gentle with her, tried being stern, I am frustrated myself. I told her that in our house if she is upset or frustrated it is ok to hit a pillow but it is never ok to hurt ourselves. Any other suggestions?
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My five year old does that and she learned it from her older brother. I have tried discussing it with her, it didn't work, the therapist my kids see said to ignore it, which is hard so I started video tapping it to show the therapist and also hold the kids accountable for their actions, and they stopped after a little time of me recording because they don't want other people to see them do that stuff. Maybe that will help you.
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I always tell the children that are upset or frustraded to draw a picture of how they feel or anything they want. This comes in very handy down the line if her behavior doesnt stop. You can take the pictures to a psycologist and have him evaluate her. Check out this link it may help you:http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/childrenshealth/200034.html
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