The Tantrum Survival Course
Part 3
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Go to Part 4 Welcome back. In part 2 we looked at why it’s so important to stand your ground when your toddler is dong their best impression of Hurricane 2 Year Old, and how TLC and distraction can help you manage this. Today we look at...
Distraction: 2 Things You Should Know Disneyland Not Required
There is no need to make wild promises to distract your child: the sun or the moon, or even new toys/chocolate bars are all surplus to requirements.The great thing about this age group is their enthusiasm for even the most basic everyday things. Make no mistake: a cardboard box, if used in the right way, can be an excellent distraction for any toddler.
Variety's The Spice Of (An Easy) Life
Many parents and carers are used to using distraction on a basic level – ‘Oh, look - is that a cat over there?’ This is great, but is not always enough to snap kids out of tantrum rage. What you need is a variety of interesting distraction strategies at the ready for those festive meltdowns. If you know how to surprise and make your toddler curious enough to forget what she was screaming about, she will be putty in your hands.
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Today's Action Steps1. Observe your toddler today and note 2 household objects they are interested in. 2. Secondly, what makes them laugh? What everyday objects could you use to distract your child in a funny way – for example making a wooden spoon talk etc.
In Part 4...Part 4 looks at why we not-so-perfect parents are better than supermum/dad when it comes to dealing wth tantrums!Go to Part 4
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