Toddlers Positive Approaches

Toddlers Positive Approaches

• Remember to 'catch children doing good' - reward and encourage when your child behaves well.
• Smacking tells a child what not to do. Teach your child what you prefer them to do.
• Before smacking, think of what you might do instead, for example ignore or distract.
• Be consistent and use punishment as little as possible. Avoid threats and nagging.
• If you do use punishment, do it immediately after the unacceptable behaviour has occurred and keep it short.
• Remember the child's age and be reasonable in what you expect.
• Praise and reward acceptable behaviours.
• Set an example by showing in your actions what behaviour is acceptable.
• Give short, simple explanations about acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.
• Don't threaten to withdraw affection. Avoid bribery and making promises you can't keep.

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