| Toddler discipline is one of the greatest challenges | | | | accomplish more if you stay calmed. |
| parents encounter. Knowing the proper way to deal | | | | 6. Wait until the tantrum is over to talk to him. Most |
| with a grumpy child can leave parents feeling stressed | | | | people do not reason when upset, the same goes for |
| and helpless. Parents need to know what to do when | | | | children. |
| their child is screaming, kicking, pushing and refusing to | | | | 7. Don't give in to tantrums. If you allow your child to |
| listen. | | | | get what he wants to quickly stop his temper tantrum, |
| Here are 9 ways parents can improve toddler | | | | you're just promoting such behavior. |
| discipline: | | | | 8. Redirect your child's attention. Distract your child with |
| 1. Get your child to listen. Wait until he has calmed | | | | something new and of interest to him. Most of the time |
| down, otherwise he won't be able to listen. | | | | children forget about the tantrum and move on. |
| 2. Keep your voice calm. Using a non-threatening tone | | | | 9. Inform your child that such behavior won't let him get |
| will make your child more comfortable and less afraid | | | | what he wants. If your child understands he won't get |
| of you or your reaction. | | | | what he wants with a tantrum, most likely he won't |
| 3. Listen to what your child is saying. It's very important | | | | even do one. |
| to understand what caused your child to get that | | | | Toddler discipline can drive parents of the wall; |
| upset, so listen without interrupting. | | | | however, even at a very young age a toddler is able |
| 4. Find a quiet place to talk. Look for a place where no | | | | to understand what he can or can't do with the proper |
| one else is around, this way you and your child can talk | | | | parent approach. So, stay calm, be consistent, don't |
| comfortably and without interruptions. | | | | give in, communicate and listen, you can improve your |
| 5. Don't let your child see you upset. Even if your child's | | | | child's behavior. |
| behavior makes you feel frustrated, you'll be able to | | | | |