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How to improve toddler behaviour
Life can be frustrating for toddlers. Though eager to show their independence, toddlers can’t always move as swiftly as they’d like or express their needs. This combination can lead to tantrums and misbehaviour. But you can teach your toddler to behave well by providing love, attention, praise, encouragement and a degree of routine.
Consider these practical parenting tips.
Show your love
Positive attention tops the list of parenting tips for toddlers. Make sure your displays of affection for your child outnumber any consequences or punishments. Hugs, kisses and good-natured rough housing reassure your child of your love. Frequent praise and attention also can motivate your toddler to follow the rules.
Accept your child
As your child grows, he or she will display certain personality traits. Some of these are learned, others genetic. Respect your child’s developing individuality and don’t expect him or her to be just like you.
Read also: Basic parenting tips to help kids blossom
Minimise rules
Rather than overloading your child with rules from the outset — which might frustrate him or her — prioritise those geared toward safety first and gradually add rules over time.
Prevent tantrums
It’s normal for a toddler to have temper tantrums. But you might be able to reduce the frequency, duration or intensity of
your child’s tantrums by following these parenting tips:
1. Know your child’s limits.
2. Explain how to follow the rules
3. Take ‘no’ in stride. Don’t over react when your toddler says no. Instead, calmly repeat your request.
Set a good example
Children learn how to act by watching their parents. The best way to show your child how to behave is to set a positive example for him or her to follow.
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