Disciplining Toddlers

By Richard Mehl


Disciplining toddlers can be a very hard theme to discuss, as there are some very strong views out there regarding the use of spanking children of any age - especially toddlers. It is significant to note that disciplining can be done without using any physical form of punishment.

Toddlers acquire by doing - this can make quite a mess for parents, particularly when a toddler has just learned that he can't, in fact, flush his favorite teddy bear down the toilet so that he can go swim with the pretty fish in the sea.

The top way to begin the disciplining process is by saying. Toddlers need to know WHY something was not right. Your kid knows you are crazy about him attempting to flush his teddy bear down the toilet, but he needs to realise that NO toys should be put in the toilet.

It's as well crucial to reward a toddler for great behavior. When your child takes his empty plate and puts it on the kitchen counter without being asked, allowing him know that you're pleased will result in the repetition of the good behavior. There is no need to come up with anything fancy for a reward... a smile, a hug and an enthusiastic, "Thank you for helping me with the dishes!" will be more than enough to make him feel proud of his behavior.

Reversely, withholding rewards is beneficial in reducing damaging or unwanted behavior. If your toddler loves to watch her best show in the morning while she dresses, but you are trying to discourage her from coming into your bedroom every night to sleep with you, using her show as leverage can be beneficial to you. It'll take a lot of repeating during the days, and specially before bed, reminding her that she won't be able to watch her favourite show if she doesn't spend the whole night in her own bed, but after a couple of days of enforcing the new rule, you will find that she is able to make the decision on which is more fun - sleeping with mama and dad, or watching her show!




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