my daughter has always been alittle on the spirited side shall we say however in the last couple of months things really have got out of hand, everytime I put her to bed she hits kicks bites pinches me all over for instance I tried putting her to bed the other night which we recorded on camera and as soon as the lights went off (again we have always done this and it hasn't been a problem ) that was it she was going for me I have tried everything I can think off I tried the sitting away from me on my lap noooooooooo way that made it 10 times worse, Ive tried walking away and telling her that it is not ok to hit mummy she chased me, Ive tried the timeout step same thing happens. Finally I have sought help from a therapist who we don't see for another couple of weeks. Im just having trouble with other family members understanding( the inlaws) they refuse to believe that its happening and think that by seeking help from a therapist that we want to put a label on her, which isn't the case we need parental guidance.