Discipline toddlers in a positive way (Applicable to 2 years old and above)
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Title：Discipline toddlers in a positive way (Applicable to 2 years old and above)
Narrator : Discipline toddlers in a positive way (Applicable to 2 years old and above)
Narrator : Through assertive and positive discipline
Narrator : and with repeated experiences
Narrator : children learn to follow rules
Narrator : get along with others and gradually develop self-control
Narrator : Hinz and Jackie are playing in the living room
Narrator : but Hinz doesn't share his toy with Jackie
Narrator : so Jackie goes to Mum for help
Narrator : When Mum asks her if she wants to play with Hinz's toy
Narrator : Jackie nods
Narrator : Mum takes Jackie to Hinz
Narrator : and teaches Jackie to ask Hinz for the toy
Narrator : Hinz agrees and they play together
Narrator : Mum smiles and praises them for sharing
Narrator : Mum has just used positive discipline
Narrator : to encourage her children to develop desirable behaviour
Narrator : Setting ground rules
Narrator : Ground rules can prevent misbehaviour in children
Narrator : and serve as good reminders if they break the rules
Narrator : Mum, Hinz and Jackie
Narrator : are sitting on the sofa setting some rules
Narrator : including putting away their school shoes
Narrator : when they get home
Narrator : Three to four rules are good enough
Narrator : Remember to keep the rules simple and easy to follow
Narrator : Discipline is effective
Narrator : when all caregivers carry it out consistently
Narrator : Mum, Hinz and Jackie just got back from school
Narrator : Mum asks the kids what they should do
Narrator : Mum, Hinz and Jackie take off their shoes
Narrator : upon entering the house
Narrator : Then, Hinz takes his school bag to the bedroom
Narrator : but Jackie leaves her school bag on the floor
Narrator : Mum guides Jackie to recall the rule
Narrator : of putting back her school bag
Narrator : Hinz leads Jackie with her school bag to the bedroom
Narrator : Mum asks Hinz and Jackie to wash their hands
Narrator : while she gets some snacks for them
Narrator : Children understand clear instructions more easily
Narrator : Hinz and Jackie wash their hands in the bathroom
Narrator : and then wait for Mum on the sofa
Narrator : Managing disobedience
Narrator : Mum praises them for following the instructions
Narrator : The phone rings
Narrator : and Mum tells them she has to take the call first
Narrator : It is an important phone call
Narrator : and Mum is jotting down some notes
Narrator : Hinz becomes impatient and keeps pulling Mum's sleeve
Narrator : Mum pauses and asks him to wait for a while
Narrator : Disregarding what Mum has just said
Narrator : Hinz keeps interrupting her and pulling her sleeve
Narrator : By using “planned ignoring”
Narrator : Mum withdraws her attention to Hinz's undesirable behaviour
Narrator : However, Hinz presses the button of the phone
Narrator : and cuts off the line
Narrator : Mum keeps calm
Narrator : and uses “quiet time” for his noncompliance
Narrator : Mum uses “quiet time”
Narrator : by taking Hinz to a corner of the living room
Narrator : She lets him sit down on the “quiet time chair”
Narrator : If your child resists
Narrator : you may embrace his upper arms or body
Narrator : from behind or hold him down gently
Narrator : Mum tells Hinz to be quiet for 2 minutes
Narrator : before she lets him leave the chair
Narrator : Then, Mum walks away and talks with Jackie
Narrator : Quiet time starts when your child calms down
Narrator : During that time, withdraw your attention
Narrator : When your child is quiet and time is up
Narrator : you may let him leave the chair
Narrator : Let him resume his previous activity
Narrator : and praise him for any good behaviour
Narrator : Remember, as he has already experienced
Narrator : the consequences for disobeying you
Narrator : there is no need to preach to him right away
Narrator : and upset him again