From the article: Toddler Discipline
Toddler discipline can be tricky. What works one day might fail the next and what works for one child won't work for another. Even different stages of development bring about the need to try different discipline techniques. How do you handle discipline at your house? Have you found some situations more difficult to handle than others? Share with other parents the discipline methods that have worked for your family. Share Your Tips
Toddler discipline
- My son is two years old. I am a single parent. I used to get frustrated when he would refuse eating. He would keep food in the mouth and never chew or swallow. I tried shouting, but never worked. I have since discovered that the only way is to to feed him and myself at the same time. So I'm practically pretending we are both eating. That way he enjoys his food as he knows that we doing it together. I don't shout at him when he makes a mistake. My son is so sensitive to criticism. In most times whenever he makes a mistake he looks at my reaction. It is very important how we react when a toddler errs. In most times I try to make him understand that it's normal to make mistakes, but one has to be responsible for his mistakes. For instance if he pours water, I will get him an extra piece of rag and encourage him to help me clean up. It works. Toddler discipline is tricky.
- —kudumwa
3-Step Solution
- I have a 3-year-old daughter who is very expressive. When she acts up, I sit her down and tell her to stop and why. That is the warning. Then, if she continues, she goes to the naughty step. That's step two. The final thing I do if she still is acting up, I pull down her pants and spank her bottom. I do that as a last resort though. These steps do work. She immediately stops the action.
- —Guest Suetimmins
Am I too harsh
- When my two-year-old acts up My husband and I talk him through his frustrations. When we've talked and he stills displays the undesired behavior I spank his bottom. Sometimes this is the only way to get the desired behavior both me and his dad want. Is this too harsh?
- —Guest Lenita
Sister Vs. Brother
- I have a 5 year old daughter, and a 2 year old son. Anymore they seem to fight like cats, and dogs. My grandma gave me a tip, and its worked wonderfully! Every time my children start fighting, (when it gets physical), I blow a whistle, getting their attention, make them sit facing one another in the center of the floor, and join hands! I make my children stay this way, until they've calmed down, and heard my reason for doing this... Then it's time for them to work their problems out, after hearing what they did wrong we talk on how to not let this happen again. Then we have the kids hug, and make up! Works very well... for now, LOL.
- —amanda_barnes2009
Toddler Discipline
- Toddlers can be very difficult when it comes to discipline. I have found that instead of punishing them you should concentrate on the good and provide lots of positive reinforcement. You should also talk to your child, communication is very important.
- —Guest Kristy
