Child Behavior: Tips For Surviving The Tyrant-itis Toddler Years
Wednesday August 18, 2004
A good friend of mine is at wit's end with her adorable, precocious...and let's face it...tyrant of a two-year-old. On one hand, she knows the behavior is absolutely normal and is a phase that will be outgrown. On the other, she is essentially seeking divine intervention in a "magic cure" from her toddler's tyrant-itis. While no one action turns a tyrant into Prince or Princess Charming, there are steps parents and providers can take to help battle the terrible twos...and threes...and even fours. Here are some tips for raising a child through the toddler years and living to tell about it. Additional suggestions and ideas are welcomed on the Child Care Forum.
Comments
I feel for this lady and I am so glad my kids are older. My kids are aged between nine and sixteen. I think that every age group presents it’s own challenge. The secret is to be well informed and try lots of different things. When you find something that works well, stick with it, at least until they get bored with it. As parents we need the ability to be flexible and it is not bad to let our children know that we are learning too. Don’t be afraid to tell a child that you don’t have all teh answers. This shows them that you are only human.