How to Discipline Toddlers in a Positive Way (Applicable to 18 – 24 Months Old)

(Video uploaded 05/2022)

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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