hitting

[megant]

Is it normal for my 20 month old son to hit every time he's frustrated? We always give him warnings and then time outs if he does it, but i worry that he has some type of behavior problem.

[NaomiK]

To my understanding, its not only normal, but very common. At this point he knows what he wants but doesnt know how to tell you so he gets frustrated. Its a communication thing. You are doing the right thing with disciplining him. He has to know that it is not ok to hit, period. Something I found that helped my daughter throw less fits (she is only 13 months), is baby sign language. I only taught her things she would want to tell me on a regular basis like milk, bath, teddy, all done, eat, cup, please, etc. It really helped her alot...and me! lol