Toddlers bring a lot of fun into their parent’s lives, but at times, parenting them brings many challenges. They are at an age where they are still unable to communicate effectively. That often can lead to frustration and tantrums. They are newly mobile, curious, and determined to have their way. Toddler training is an acquired skill. The following parenting tips for toddlers will help keep the energetic child happy and maintain a reasonable degree of calm for all involved.
Being consistent means setting rules and expectations and not wavering from them. This consistency makes the toddler’s world predictable and less confusing. This is one of the most important parenting tips for toddlers. They never worry about what might happen and it teaches them accountability for their actions. This type of discipline can be challenging. Discuss how you will react to such behaviors as tantrums or dealing with picky eaters with your partner to decide ahead of time how you’ll both respond and then stick to that set plan.
When each parent spends regular quality time with their toddler the result will be a much more settled, less stressed, more secure, confident and more cooperative child. This routine with each sibling will greatly minimize sibling rivalry. Children naturally want quality time with their parents. Making one-on-one time will reassure them they are special and valued.
One of the toughest toddler tips for parents to adhere to – knowing when to back off. Parents who step in and help too much can hinder the toddler’s ability to become self-reliant. Let them struggle through difficult tasks. Offer encouragement, but don’t provide too much help. Buttoning a shirt or completing a puzzle may be difficult for a while, but once the child successfully completes the task, the sense of accomplishment will be priceless and lasting.
If your toddler has been told what to do, there is nothing left to discuss. Don’t continue talking about it or making eye contact. If necessary, give a verbal warning or use the one-two-three countdown. If the child continues to persist, give a time-out or other appropriate consequence.
Don’t stick with chicken nuggets, corn dogs and animal crackers because it’s easy. Most toddlers are picky eaters. Some kids need to try foods many times before they finally develop a taste for it. It is good toddler training to expand their palates. Encourage your child to try new nutritious foods.
Cribs are designed to keep little ones safe and help them to develop good sleeping habits. If the toddler graduates to a youth bed too soon, the child may not sleep well and end up spending more nights in their parent’s bed. A good time to move the crib out is when your child asks for a bed or starts climbing out of the crib. This usually occurs at about 2-3 years old or when a child reaches a height of about 35 inches.
When children are ready they will use the potty. When parents try to rush the process a power struggle will result. The best strategy is to show the toddler the toilet, explain how to use it, and if you are up to it – provide a demonstration. Be sure to offer loads of praise if the child decides to give it a try.
Research has shown that children under two can’t fully comprehend what is being presented on TV and other digital media. Those who watch a lot of television tend to have learning problems later on. Some wise toddler tips include reading to them regularly, offering hands-on creative activities, and lots of conversations that actively encourage talking and listening.
Emotions have taken over and your child is temporarily insane, there’s nothing to do in the moment that will make things better. In fact, almost anything you try will make it worse. If it starts in a public place, amongst glaring, judgmental onlookers, remove your distressed child and find a place away from prying eyes so the tantrum can run its course. Once the toddler calms down, give the child a hug, talk about it and move on with your day.
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