Aggressive, impulsive, sometimes calm, but almost always cranky! Does this sound like your toddler?! If yes, then, first of all, LOTS OF WARM HUGS FOR YOU!
Honestly, parenting can be hard at times. It's a full-time job that requires no typical qualifications but rather a subtler set of skills, techniques, and most importantly, patience!! If you're worried about your toddler's behavior, know that you're not alone and that you'll know your way around parenting with patience and courage. Hang in there, lady; you can do it!
Generally speaking, the art of raising children is not formally taught to most of us. And when we embrace parenthood, we tend to treat our children the same way our parents treated us. *Major Mistake Alert*
If we were brought up in a toxic and dysfunctional environment, we may also consciously or unconsciously replicate the same mistakes that our parents made. Sounds concerning? Don't worry just yet; we've got your back! You can't time travel to rectify your parent's shortcomings, but you sure can fix yours and make your generation flourish!
3 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE TODDLER BEHAVIOR
Who doesn't love happy and disciplined children? I'm sure you do too! Luckily, people now realize the importance of proper parenting. Trust me, proper parenting alone can build a whole generation of toddlers with optimistic mindsets and productive habits, which will direct them to a successful future ahead. If this is what you want for your toddler, you're at the right place! Here are a few effective tips to get your lil' munchkin on the right track:
● PRAISE TO BLAZE!
I didn't just use that phrase for the joy of rhyming; it's actually very insightful. Praising your children will set a bright fire (of positivity) in their personality. Children love being praised. Every time you find your toddler doing something worthy, no matter how small it is (even if it's crawling the right way or eating by their own hands), make sure to praise him for it! This will encourage your child to behave the same way.
● REWARD GENEROUSLY
Children love gifts and rewards; it's no secret! But did you know that you can use rewards and incentives to strengthen your toddler's desirable behavior? This is an example of operant conditioning, one of the most famous approaches to learning out forward by American Psychologist B.F Skinner. One effective way of doing so is to create a chart containing a list of achievable tasks (such as finishing a meal, brushing teeth, etc.) and stick it on a wall. As your toddler completes the task for each day, reward him with something exciting such as a bar of chocolate or something he really likes. This will allow him to learn desirable behaviors quickly.
● GIVE SUBTLE PUNISHMENTS FOR DISCIPLINE
Perfect parenting is not only about being positive. If you want your toddler to be disciplined, you need to maintain a good balance between strictness and unconditional love. Whenever you find your child doing something unreasonable, make sure to tell him that he's wrong and he must avoid such behaviors.
To do so, you can use subtle punishments such as giving him a timeout, i.e., every time he behaves wrongly, put him in a designated area away from the rest of the family for 10-15 minutes. Then take him out AND TELL him he was put there because of his ill behavior. This will instill a realization in his mind regarding the unhealthy behavior, and he'll gradually avoid doing it to avoid the punishment.
FINAL WORD
With the right techniques, skills, and education, you can train your toddler to be a positive, disciplined and healthy individual.
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