| Trying to discipline your toddler and deciding on the | | | | burn them, tell them it is hot. |
| best and most effective way for both you and your | | | | As Theresea Hughes of Free Toddlers Activity and |
| toddler is no easy feat. Some of the most effective | | | | Discipline Guide website suggests, "By doing this, your |
| parenting tip toddlers discipline techniques that have | | | | toddler can build their understanding and still feel as |
| been tried and tested will all be at your disposal in this | | | | though they can explore their environment without |
| article. | | | | your disapproval." |
| Toddlers can be great fun and their inquisitive nature | | | | Another great parenting tip toddlers discipline step is to |
| will undoubtedly one of the steepest learning curves | | | | not take their behaviour so personally. When toddlers |
| both the child and you will ever face, but when your | | | | start to express their opinions, frequently this will result |
| toddler is prying into something which could lead to | | | | in tantrums or them lashing out at whomever is |
| them becoming hurt or hurting someone or something | | | | nearest and dearest. |
| else, you need to take the reins and apply toddler | | | | When your child tantrums, be aware that you are not |
| discipline. | | | | the only parent in the world, or even that supermarket, |
| Some parents may see a situation like this and begin | | | | that has been in exactly the same position as you |
| to yell at their child. Most of us will know that this | | | | when your child throws themselves on to the floor and |
| behaviour will not get the reaction that you want. | | | | screams blue murder. |
| By yelling at your child as a way of reprimand or | | | | This is the normal process for them testing their |
| warning, that child will become used to this and start to | | | | boundaries, your values and your patience. How you |
| employ those technique themselves - thinking that | | | | handle these tantrums will pretty much depict how |
| yelling will get your attention and get them what they | | | | your child asks for things in later life. |
| want. Obviously this is not what most parents want as | | | | Giving in to your child is the worst possible outcome. |
| a quality in their child. | | | | By allowing them to get their own way through the |
| Instead of yelling at them, instead try to lower your | | | | tantrums will just tell the child that this is the right way |
| tone. This will get the toddlers attention as they have | | | | to behave if they want to get something. |
| to concentrate to hear what you are saying to them, | | | | The best parenting tip toddlers discipline strategy to |
| and it breaks the pattern of their behaviour which is a | | | | deal with a toddler tantrum is to ignore it. Ensure your |
| great parenting tip for toddlers discipline. | | | | child is going to come to no harm, and then refuse to |
| Raising your voice will make the child scared, think how | | | | give your child any attention until they have stopped. |
| you feel if someone yells at you. Lowering your voice | | | | Both negative and positive attention is seen as a |
| and simply saying "No!" in a firm but quiet manner | | | | reward for the child. Don't give in, regardless of how |
| should achieve your goal. | | | | embarrassed you may be. |
| If the toddler persists, keep your voice low and repeat | | | | Coping with toddlers and gaining the skills your need to |
| your command of "No!" Go over to your toddler and | | | | be a great parent happen a day at a time, you can |
| look them in the eye. | | | | only get better through tackling these issues - don't |
| In simple words tell them why they can't investigate | | | | give up! |
| that area or continue that behaviour. If it is going to | | | | |