Toddler Discipline
Without (Too Many) Tears
This section has lots of unique and practical toddler discipline ideas.
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7 Essential Toddler Discipline Tips 1.The first step to managing your young child better is understanding toddler behaviour. Toddlerhood is a really challenging time - think of all the speaking, toilet training and other physical challenges that take place in this period. This means that life is frequently frustrating for your child, which leads to what looks like 'naughtiness' but often isn't.
2.The biggest cause of toddler discipline problems is attention seeking. The bad news is that it's as natural as breathing to your average 2-year-old - there's no point trying to change this. The good news? You can easily turn attention seeking to your advantage.
3.Prevention is not just better than cure - it's much, much better. Toddlers are far more predictable than the rest of us in what motivates them, which makes preventing problems easier than might appear.
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4.Responding to discipline problems and staying calm while you're at it is not a special gift that those (non-existant) perfect parents have. There are specific tricks that anyone - and I mean anyone - can learn.
5.What about spanking? This is a complete no-no, and not just because it's unfair - it just doesn't work in the long run. Remember that you have to deal with the consequences of your actions in the future, when your little one is'nt so little anymore...so unless your toddler is planning to leave home anytime before 2020, check out the pages listed below for some more effective toddler discipline ideas.
6.Go easy on yourself. The perfect parent doesn't exist, so don't expect yourself to be one! Everybody has their faults - we all make mistakes doing this, the hardest and most important job in the world.
7.Using positive discipline as much as we can means that when we lose our temper (as all parents do at one time or another), the incidents are isolated rather than the norm.
In This Section:
Positive Discipline An introduction to the philosophy behind all the discipline techniques on this website. How it differs from traditional toddler discipline and why it's essential for your child.
Positive Discipline Techniques What exactly is PD all about in practice?
Preventing Discipline Problems
Preventing Behaviour Problems General tips to stop your toddler playing up before they even start - without them even noticing.
Using Language To Prevent Behaviour Problems Discover how easily you can avoid parent-toddler conflict simply by the way you speak to your child. Find out what the 'N' word is - and why it's a definite no-no!
Coping With Discipline Problems When They Do Happen
General Discipline Tips Practical ideas for dealing with behaviour problems in toddlers. Testing your limits is inevitable with young children – so be prepared.
How To Deal With Discipline Problems - The Step-By-Step Method Confused about what to do when your little treasure isn't doing as they are told? This guide will help.
Advice Shop Real-life problems and answers sent to Toddler Ideas - from diaper rebellion to aggression to the 'N' word.
Coping With Toddler Aggression Biting, hitting and kicking are very common in young children. Find out what to do about the not-so-nice side of your little angel.
Ignoring Problem Behaviour Far from burying your head in the sand, actively ignoring problem behaviour in young children is a specific tactic with a proven track record - find out why.
Time Out An overview of the discipline strategy that works when all else fails: what it is, why and when to use it, and the best age to introduce it.
Staying Calm Under Toddler-Induced Pressure How to keep your cool when your toddler makes you want to scream. Try these quick fixes that really work.
What To Do When You Lose Your Temper Some practical advice about what to do when you lose your cool.
Discipline Advice Your questions answered - how to cope with the not-so-nice-side of your little treasure. Contact me today.
Distraction Techniques Diverting your child's attention is a great way to prevent conflict and help them move on if they are upset. Check out these simple strategies that nip trouble in the bud - painlessly.
The Spanking Debate Is spanking, smacking and other forms of physical punishment a good or bad idea?
Behaviour Rewards Toddler discipline children is as much about encouraging the positive as dealing with the negative. These easy behaviour rewards are surprisingly effective. No sugar required!
Rewards And Bribes Behaviour rewards and bribes for toddlers - the difference is not as clear cut as it seems. What to do when rewards aren't working, and why bribes are sometimes necessary.
Further Information
Consistent Parenting Advice
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