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10 tips to handle a difficult toddler

25 Sep, 2012

Toddlers are naturally hyper and their tantrums can be difficult to handle. Patience is a virtue when it comes to supervising your toddler. Find out 10 tips on how to handle your tough little ones…

1. Manage their tantrums

1. Manage their tantrums

It’s very common for toddlers to throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want. When they are screeching and crying, talk to them in a soothing tone of voice. Remove anything they might throw from their hands.
2. Keep your toddlers busy

2. Keep your toddlers busy

Nothing can be scarier than a bored toddler. They tend to do things on their own like messing up the house and breaking things. Let them do some colouring, painting, dancing and reading – just to name a few – to keep them busy.
3. Divert their attention

3. Divert their attention

Toddlers are easily amused. Don’t pay too much attention to their screaming at the toys you wouldn’t want to buy for them. Divert their attention to educational games, books and videos.
4. Don’t respond to tantrums

4. Don’t respond to tantrums

There is a very high chance that your toddler will scream and cry when you don’t give them what they want. Don’t respond. Ignore them. They will stop after they are bored with their wailing--or when their throat starts to hurt.
5. Leave them alone

5. Leave them alone

Just like adults, toddlers need their space and time alone as well. Leave them alone when they are cranky. Let them entertain themselves. But do keep an eye to avoid them from breaking things.
6. Listen to them

6. Listen to them

Toddlers have many things to say. When they come up to you and mumble about something, take the initiative to listen to them even if they are telling you that the sea is blue.
7. Assign simple task for your toddlers

7. Assign simple task for your toddlers

Get your toddlers to do simple chores like putting the dishes in the sink or feed the family pet. This is a good way to discipline your kids and teach them about responsibilities.
8. Get active with them

8. Get active with them

Pay more attention to your toddlers. Take them out for picnics, play games and do some sports with them. A good companion will always calm their mood.
9. Sleep

9. Sleep

Make sure your toddler gets enough sleep. The more energy they get the lighter their mood will be. Hearing their excited screams and laughter is better than their screeches and cries.
10. Diet

10. Diet

A good and healthy diet will improve the mood of a toddler. Serve them a fair amount of fruits and vegetables as snacks during the day. Good food will also prevent your toddlers from falling ill. Don’t worry so much. Toddlers might be tough but they can be easily trained to be superb.
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