Well-liked tv commercials involving 2 or 3 year olds would usually project toddlers as the most inquisitive, boisterous, and tantrum-sensitive of all youngsters — and this is true. Although the toddler stage can be the most adorable, as this is the time they make wonderful discoveries about themselves and their environment, it can also be the most stressful.
If you are a new parent, chances are you have read so several books about toddlers discipline and how to rein your child in and listen to you. Let me tell you that handling toddlers will certainly test your good parenting abilities.
Discipline From Different Angles
There is no 1 way to discipline a toddler. Every child has his or her own set of characteristics and attitudes that it is tough to prescribe a single no-fail way to address the problem. In short, how you discipline your child will depend on the toddlers activity and how he or she responds to you.
But don’t get frustrated not realizing what to do and where to start. Over the years, parents and psychologists alike have found that being consistent with your actions and setting limitations have worked with distinct sorts of toddler behaviors.
Don’t get angry that he or she threw food around 1 time and then let it pass and laugh the next time. Inconsistent parent responses will only confuse your toddler and will likely have him or her move toward the behavior that ellicited a positive response from you, like laughter.
Professionals also say that telling stories about a toddler’s tantrum episodes to another parent in front of the child is a huge no-no to very good parenting abilities. Whilst you showed your child that you did not approve of the tantrum although he or she was performing it, seeing you discuss it positively with yet another adult, who will most likely laugh at the story, will make your child believe the behavior was truly excellent.
Establish Authority
If you want your child to see you as an authority figure and follow your directions, be firm and consistent with your responses. As soon as your child sees that you mean organization, he or she will take it as his or her cue to behave and not get you upset.
Of course, authority is not just built by being stern and looking disappointed. You can physical exercise great parenting skills by adopting a positive, but guided approach in a way that does not invite fear. You want your child to respect you, not be afraid of you.