Tantrums

Is it normal for kids that have tantrums to hit themselves? My little girl when she doesn’t get what she wants she’ll sometimes bang her head anywhere that’s close to her lol. If she’s in the high chair she’ll hit her on the chair and if she’s on the floor she’ll hit her head on the floor . Is that normal ?

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My son does this too. All.the.time. it drives me nuts. He's 15 months soon and it started at about 12 months. It's gotten better. I'm trying to not make a big deal when he's doing it because for my son it's an attention thing. He looks me dead in the eye and slams his head into the wall then looks back to see my reaction. If I don't really look or I redirect him it doesn't happen as frequently. Good luck. It sucks to see them do that

Same!!! Yesterday morning he decided he would not get in the car and banged his head on the concrete pavement. I did not see it coming. It broke my heart but sooner or later he will realize that it hurts and I think he’ll stop doing it. They are so stubborn at this stage…. It’s whatever THEY decide and it’s very hard to get in the way without any frustration… I feel you!😢

My daughter is 14 months old and she head butts me, pulls my hair and hits herself in the head. 🤦‍♀️

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