How to Discipline Toddlers in a Positive Way (Applicable to 18 – 24 Months Old)
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Title：How to Discipline Toddlers in a Positive Way (Applicable to 18 - 24 Months Old)
Narrator : How to Discipline Toddlers in a Positive Way (Applicable to 18 - 24 Months Old)
Narrator : Starting from 1 year old
Narrator : children thrive in their physical and language abilities
Narrator : They start to test their own limits and yet
Narrator : their logical reasoning and judgment are still immature
Narrator : Undesirable behaviour does occur and therefore
Narrator : your guidance is really important
Narrator : The following keys to positive discipline
Narrator : will make your parenting easier and happier
Narrator : 1. Encourage and Praise Desirable Behaviour
Narrator : You need to encourage your child for his positive behaviour
Narrator : and correct the undesirable
Narrator : Then, he can learn
Narrator : which behaviour is desirable and which is not
Narrator : Julian picks up a ball rolled to him
Narrator : and returns it to the kids at a football game
Narrator : Seeing what Julian did, Dad praises him
Narrator : 2. Set simple rules
Narrator : Setting simple rules
Narrator : helps your child understand and follow your expectations
Narrator : At the same time, you need to be his role model
Narrator : Dad sets up some rules with Julian
Narrator : before letting him play on the slide
Narrator : like “going home after playing 2 times”
Narrator : 3. Guide your child to follow the rules
Narrator : When your child disobeys the rules
Narrator : you need to stay calm
Narrator : say “no” to him with a firm facial expression
Narrator : and a “no” gesture. It doesn't mean that you need to yell
Narrator : Julian sits on the ground
Narrator : and obstructs other kids playing on the slide
Narrator : Mum asks him to get up and not block the way
Narrator : Remember to praise your child
Narrator : if he listens and follows the rules
Narrator : 4. Correct dangerous acts promptly
Narrator : Stop your child's dangerous acts promptly
Narrator : After sliding down
Narrator : Julian tries to climb up the slide instead of the stairs
Narrator : Mum stops him
Narrator : He looks upset and starts throwing a tantrum
Narrator : When toddlers disobey and throw a tantrum
Narrator : you can deal with it such as by simple distraction
Narrator : Positive discipline means using assertive
Narrator : and non-harmful ways
Narrator : to help your children develop good behaviour
Narrator : Concerted effort from all caregivers
Narrator : contributes to its success and effectiveness