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Kids that age do really well with consistent redirection. For example, kiddo is climbing on the table and this is an undesired behavior. First let’s understand that kiddo is only thinking that he wants to climb. So let’s redirect the behavior! Identify a place or object that is safe for him to climb on! The couch maybe? Or if you have any toys suitable for climbing. Once we get him climbing on the correct item, we’re gonna celebrate! Make it seem to him like he’s just done the greatest trick in the world! Clap, cheer, make the activity feel good by providing positive reinforcement. Kids at this age have a harder time understanding negative direction, keeping that in mind can help! Rather than “don’t throw your food” we can try “our food stays on our tray/plate” also! with how clingy he is, use that to your advantage in these moments “we need to keep our food on our plate, see how mama keeps her food on her plate?” Him following your example and being praised for it can again help to reinforce the positive behavior. It’s suggested to ignore negative behavior when you can and when it doesn’t pose a danger to your child. Any type of attention to a behavior can be misconstrued by kiddo as what they’re looking for- regardless or positive or negativeHope this helps! Hang in there mama! Toddlers are a lot
Best way to discipline toddler
My son is very strong willed and sensitive. He wants to play the whole day and basically wreck havoc which I can’t let him. I’m trying to teach him some boundaries but he is constantly fighting against it… for example throwing tantrums to climb tables and other furniture. Today he was climbing the table and almost hurt himself pretty badly. His immediate reaction when he gets hurt is to get upset with me and I try to comfort him. My son also likes to throw food when he’s eating which drives me crazy. Or expect me to play with him the whole day and if I have to do small tasks like make breakfast he will be crying the whole time.
What is the best way to discipline such a young child? Any good parenting books? Any tips will help. How do I teach him to be calm when I am just trying to do a small task, etc.
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Pa
One last piece of advice as is just reread your post- for times that he’s getting really frustrated when your tasking, I would try to utilize activities in these moments that are only accessible in the moments that you need him to play independently, for example, a special sensory bin or a particular toy.
Also not sure of your screen time in your home, but these are also times that are great to use a show as a tool. Limit screen time when you’re playing with him and then times you need him to be distracted put on a show that will draw him in
Pa
Also with climbing! With safety situations, trying to explain to kiddo the fact that we’re not doing this behavior because it is not safe for us and as a mama, “my number one job is to keep you safe!” Use that phrase in every situation it applies. No one is trying to stop our fun, we’re just trying to stay safe!
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