Monday, September 24, 2007

Help My Toddler is on the Loose!

Your lovely little baby has now turned into a lovely toddler, one problem though… He won’t sit still or worst he runs off every chance he gets. What’s a mom to do when your toddler is on the loose?
Here are a few recommendations for keeping your toddler close.
Action = Consequence - at this age your toddler won’t really understand a long winded explanation about why running off is dangerous. Instead use simple commands and show your toddler through actions that if he runs off there is a consequence, ie. He has to sit in the stroller or hold your hand.
Once you take the decision make sure you stick to it, even if it unfortunately means dealing with a small (or big) tantrum. This will teach your toddler through actions that running of is unacceptable View the rest of this article


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