Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Dealing with Rages
Sudden bursts of outrage are normal among children between 2 to 4 years old. It is their way of attracting attention and getting what they want. They cannot explain in a reasonable manner and they cannot properly express their desires. Parents on the other hand have difficulty reasoning with the child and explaining their actions. A child is smart. They notice their sudden bursts or tantrums work effectively at times and they get what they want. Parents give in to children’s tantrums out of embarrassment if guests or other people are observing them with their child or to keep the [...]
How to Prohibit the Child without saying the word “No”
At the start, the child will obey you when you say no to them. However, saying no too often can make a child overlook the “no” remark and continue doing what they want. A child can become so bored of hearing the word “no” that they totally ignore it. You can try berating them or punishing them but these actions show them the repercussions of disobeying the word “no” and does not help communicating to them your desires without having to say the word “no”. The word “no” carries a negative implication and makes the child carry negative feelings about [...]
Teaching Baby Toilet Manners
After several months, the baby may be old enough to start getting acquainted with the toilet. There is no set age. Normally, the first baby might take longer than the succeeding babies. This happens since the succeeding babies can see what the first baby is doing and it becomes easier to follow suit. Parents should give more attention to the first baby as there is no example that the baby can look at and practice. Parents should get the child accustomed to the toilet and bathroom area. The potty should be situated in the toilet area. Parents should allow the [...]
Get Your Child to Use the Potty
When baby is born and a few years hence, the child will be pooping in their diapers. There is no way you can get the baby to seat on a potty as the baby is still small and cannot sit on their own. You look forward to the day when baby can start using the potty so you can stop buying so much disposable diapers. It is pointless using the cloth diapers as it takes several washings to remove the poop and consumes a lot of time and effort. You cannot leave the baby without diapers either since that is [...]