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Toddler Discipline
Executive Summary by Karen Ashley and Katie Franklin
Toddlers Discipline
Toddler discipline always seems to be at it worse when you are out with your toddler. The tantrums, crying and behavior issues become problematic and sometimes have you thinking twice about going anywhere. These behavior issues occur in the doctor’s office, at a restaurant, at the park…anywhere you venture to go. So, how can you eliminate or at least re-direct the tantrums, crying and behavior? However, it may be as simple as having a few items at your disposal to help you keep him or her occupied and entertained. Toddler discipline when on the go can be contained by having:
An activity bag…This bag should contain a special toy, coloring book and crayons, a storybook, simple items and activities the toddler can do.
Portable DVD player…This portable DVD player will entertain a toddler for at least 15-30 minutes.
Toddler DVDs…Interactive DVDs and Movies for children
Tips On Toddler Discipline
Children begin to assert their independence as early as one year old. Some children grow out of this stage quickly - others take several years. No matter how old your child is, temper-tantrums and fits can’t be ignored.
1. Establish and Manage Expectations
Sometimes kids misbehave because they simply don’t know what’s expected. Before going into a store, you might tell your youngster, “We’re going into the store now, and you need to sit quietly in the cart. If you want to tell me some funny stories while we shop, that would be great! Make sure you manage your time in the store appropriately for your child’s age.
He shouldn’t be hungry or tired when you shop. And you probably can’t expect him to happily sit in a shopping cart for two hours.
2. Keep ‘em Busy
Bored kids can be more prone to look for trouble, or have a meltdown. Keep lots of appropriate activities at hand, especially in situations that call for “best behavior.” At church, in the store or at a restaurant, bring small toys, coloring books or snacks. If there are fun things around to do that won’t get them into trouble, they’ll be less likely to find all the things they can’t have.
3. A Structured Environment
Kids like to know what’s going to happen next, and they’ll benefit greatly from a basic schedule. You might plan a shopping trip right after morning nap and lunch, when your toddler is well-rested and fed. A regular bedtime is important, too. Trying to dine out with a tired toddler after bedtime is a disaster, and makes for a stressful meal for both you and the other patrons at the restaurant!
4. You’re in Charge
This sets a precedence for more bad behavior, because you’ve actually rewarded the child for throwing himself down and screaming. Even though initially, it can be more work to stick to your resolve, in the end your discipline problems will be fewer because your child will know it just won’t work.
Try re-directing your child when he can’t have or do what he wants. Say, “Let’s get a new idea. A little patience, structure and consistency go a long way.
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