- Disciplining ToddlersHave a Positive Influence on Your Toddler's BehaviorHave a Positive Influence on Your Toddler's Behavior Bribes and rewards, punishments and threats don't work at this age. So if you want your toddler to behave in a certain way, you'll have to resort to trickery (though some might call it "guida...
- Table MannersManners and Mealtime Just Don't MixManners and Mealtime Just Don't Mix Q-tip Most toddlers (and preschoolers) do not have very exotic tastes. So if you and your partner prefer foods that your child doesn't like, try to make something simpler for him. Mealtime for toddlers is nev...
- Disciplining ToddlersPunishment and Toddlers: What Doesn't WorkPunishment and Toddlers: What Doesn't Work What punishments are appropriate for a one-year-old? Let's take a look at two strategies that don't work very well with young toddlers: Time-outs (separating your child from the site and circumstances...
- Disciplining ToddlersUnderstanding Your Toddler's "Bad" BehaviorUnderstanding Your Toddler's "Bad" Behavior Because your child does not yet know the difference between "good" and "bad," it's not fair or reasonable to discipline her as if she did (that will come later). If you try punishing or threatening y...
- Disciplining ToddlersDisciplining Your ToddlerDisciplining Your Toddler Good disciplinary techniques are constructive. The best thing to do when your child decides to become temporarily psychotic (that is, when she pitches a tantrum) is to do nothing. If you happen to be in a public place ...
- Disciplining ToddlersDisciplining ToddlersYou can expect a normal toddler to increasingly test her autonomy and independence. ...
- Disciplining ToddlersDoes a Two-Year-Old Understand Being Sorry?Two-year-olds do not yet have a hard-wired, internalized conscience. ...
- TantrumsDisciplining a Two-Year-OldIs tantrum-like behavior in a toddler normal, or is it a sign of trouble? ...
- Behavioral ProblemsMy Toddler Hits MeRead about several approaches you can take to help your child learn to control his frustrations and anger and develop self-control. ...
- Discipline StrategiesScolding Without Shouting?It is normal for children to test limits and try to get their way, as they shape their independent personality. ...