So what do you do about a toddler who suddenly says “NO” to everything? Here are some of my thoughts featured in this month’s First Friday Q&A.
(Those who pay close attention will notice this growing baby boy is using up some of my lung capacity. :0)
(This video can also be found on YouTube here.)
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Posts right here at Not Just Cute:
Roots and Wings: Giving Choices and Setting Boundaries
A Toddler, a Tantrum, and a Fire Truck. Lessons from the Trenches.
Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Lose Theirs
When it comes to child behavior, do you take the time to CARE?
Great posts from other great blogs:
Janet Lansbury {Elevating Childcare}:
What to Do When Toddlers Say NO
How to Be the Gentle Leader Your Child Needs
Lisa Sunbury {Regarding Baby}:
What to Say Instead of No. Six Ways to Gain Your Child’s Cooperation.
Secret to Turning Toddler’s No into Yes
How about you? What would you suggest?
Keep sending those questions into questions@notjustcute.com!
Yes! I think teaching those social scripts early on, lasts and gives children more control over their environment. And now at 20 months, I already see my daughter having a little more self-control. She now stops herself before she swats at me, pauses, and rubs my arm gently. Even though I thought she wasn’t getting the “gentle hands” lesson back when we were in the hitting phase, it was all sinking in. Children are there learning all of the time, even when they are mad or frustrated, and what you do matters at each step of the way.
This is heaven sent, I can’t wait to watch it! We have been going through this very problem with Lucy lately, I even used the word “defiant” when I talked to my mom. She doesn’t seem to care about time out or consequences.
What a thoroughly wonderful video…all the details parents need to feel confident about handling toddler behavior issues. Thank you, Amanda, for this generous gift! And I’m honored that you recommended my posts as well.