For such small creatures, toddlers are incredibly disruptive. They throw tantrums, send their toys flying, make the babysitter cry, yell, throw things, or even hit other kids and adults. In other words, toddlers often act like monsters.
How, then, do you correct toddlers behavior that is disruptive or hostile? The resource 'Talking to Toddlers' recommends learning the language of toddlers and then using this to teach them manners. Expert advice aside, however, here are simple steps that you can take to teach your terrible two-year-old positive attitude.
1. Frequently use basic social phrases that are easy to copy.
These phrases should be very polite. "Please" and "Thank you" are two good examples.
2.Do not engage in a power struggle with your toddler.
When you do, you teach your toddler how to win rather than how to interact. Accordingly, make your toddler pick between win-win choices. In line with this, do not issue direct orders. Instead of saying, "You must eat these vegetables," ask, "Would you rather finish these first or the salad?"
3. Praise good behavior.
When your toddler behaves, give him or her a smile, a warmly spoken, "Very good!", or a thumbs up. Be careful not to over-praise, though. That way, your child will not see good behavior as a way to manipulate you or get what he or she wants.
Talking to toddlers is never easy. If it were, we would never have heard stories of parents hanging by a thread or driven out of the house in tears. Still, toddlers are toddlers. They can be taught. They can be shown what to do. Use this knowledge to your advantage when teaching toddlers behavior that is socially acceptable.
[From EzineArticles.com,
Author: Rachel Harrison is a parenting expert and the director of popular blog ParentingAdviceAndTips.Com.]
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