TODDLER
3 Positive Parenting Tricks to Turn Your Toddler’s Behaviour Around
As they say, you catch more flies with honey!
Written by
Dr. Harvey Karp
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You know the old saying, 'You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar'? When it comes to correcting annoying toddler behaviour, this old adage is spot on! Giving your words and approach a positive twist can be much more effective than telling your toddler to 'Stop!' or 'Do not do that!' over and over again. Here, three positive parenting techniques to try (with plenty of specific examples to get you started!).
You can often avoid power struggles with one simple trick: Tell your child what to do, rather than what not to do. Correcting behaviour with positive statements makes kids feel more respected. For example:
Another way to keep it positive is to be a little playful. Once you start thinking about how to get your message across effectively, you will probably come up with dozens more ways that will make your rules seem more like play than like orders.
Sandwich your demands between the mention of two fun activities to soften the blow of doing something that's not-so-fun.
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
