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John is 2 and about the week before his birthday he started hitting and pulling my hair when he would get frustrated or not get his own way. I put him on a chair for time out and that sort of works. He did it for a few days and then stopped. But it started again this weekend. Thankfully, he doesn't do it at daycare just with me. His molars are coming in and he has been miserable with those...drooling, slight fever, etc. Anyone else have a 2 year old that does this? Any advice?
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H has been pulling my hair lately, but not out of anger or frustration usually---it's more like playing (only I don't think it's a very fun game!) We have just been consistent about telling him "gentle" or "that hurts mommy" and he stops pretty quickly. Plus I usually hand him off to DH if he starts doing that---much harder to get hold of dh's hair! I don't know what else to tell you, except that I sympathize!
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Our DD likes to pull my hair, but most of the time it is trying to play. It really hurts though especially when she holds onto my hair as I am putting her in the crib (and she doesn't let go). She also has been known to hit me when she is mad although that is rare. She also all of a sudden thinks it is funny to throw something right at our faces. I got a shoe in the mouth last week (ouch!). I really don't think she wants to hurt us, but it is tough to teach that it is OK to throw some things (balls), but not others. She will be 2 in December.
I think that many children go thru this stage. I also believe that consistancy is the key. If they act out the consequence is always .... whether that be a time out or the toy they most treasure goes up for an hour whatever. I hope you work thru it quickly as it is painful to us in more ways than one.