Cristina Tolentino

10 to use when your TODDLER Doesn't Listen 1 We are going to leave in 15 minutes. Instead of we have to leave now. Hurry up! Prepare your child for what is coming next.helps the child wrap up whatever it is they are doing. It gives the child a timeframe to work with. 2 Do you want pizza or pasta for dinner. Offer a choice.Offering a choice allows the child to be in control of the situation. Make sure to keep the options limited between two, so that its easier for the child to make up his mind. I see you, 3 do you need help? If we jump in and help without asking, the toddler will resist and a tantrum ensues. A toddler needs his independence so giving up on something he is trying out has to be his own decision. 6 I am not okay with you... When you are not comfortable with what your toddler is doing, be it getting wet in the rain, or some sort of risky play use this phrase it works like magic. 7 Let us add this to our wish list Every parent has faced the tantrum in a store. When the child wants something and wants it right now. 8 It is okay to be sad/cry Acknowledging the feelings helps the child calm down, understand the emotions he is feeling, and make it okay for him to be able to express to you. 4 Can you use your words, please? This simple question encourages the toddler to express.Remember to use a very calm tone as you request the child to use his words, I am going to wait 9 for you to calm down When no amount of talking and calming down help, it is best to take a step back and allow the child a moment to calm down and self reflect. 5 Let’s use gentle hands If the rough play goes on after repeated reminders it is best to move the child away to another play station. Let us start over- 1, 2, 3… Get down to the child's level, acknowledge that the day has been rough for both of you, that you don't want it to continue this way. 10 infographics source : easymommylife.com