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Free Baby Sign Language Chart – Toddler Interpreter

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:42:59 +0000

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Toddler Time-out for Behaviour Management

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:20:27 +0000

Parenting is difficult at the best of times but sometimes we need some strategies to help us cope with trying situations and to help us to mold acceptable behaviour for our children. There is no doubt that discipline, especially in reference to very young children is at best a contentious issue, however with the help of parenting programs on television and the wealth of information available online it is becoming widely accepted that sometimes we need more than just a plan to do well. One of the most talked about methods for disciplining our children is the use of Time-Out for behaviour management.

Time-out is becoming the most successful and effective discipline method used by parents, caregivers and childcare centres around the world. One of the reasons this Time-out method works so well is that it removes the child from the situation immediately and allows both the parent and the child to calm down before the situation escalates out of control.

In order to use the Time-out method you need to have a plan up front. Decide what situations are going to warrant the method and how long they are going to be in time-out for. Pick your battles; initially try to focus on the behaviour that you feel it is most important for your toddler to change. It might be as severe as biting or hitting or it could be something like saying a naughty word. Make sure that you are consistent whatever it is. Then you need to decide where your Time-out area is going to be. Make sure that it is somewhere away from distractions where they are unable to do damage to themselves, others or any property. Try to avoid using the bed or cot as a Time-out area as this may lead them to have a negative association with their bed and lead to sleep problems later on. A great idea that is fairly new and very portable is the Time-out Mat.

To implement the Time-out strategy, wait until the particular behaviour presents itself. Take the child to the Time-out area or their Time-out Mat. Get down on your child’s level and explain to them why they have been placed in that area and how long they need to stay there for. Also explain to them what they need to do when that time is up, which may be apologise, clean up their room or undo the mess that they just created. When the time is up return to them, accept their apology, share a cuddle and get on with what it is you need to be doing. The more frequently and consistently the method is used the less it will be required. Be sure to praise good behaviour if they prevent themselves for going to the Time-out spot by self regulating their behaviour, this will go a long way to improving their behaviour in the longer term.

A good rule of thumb is one minute for each year of their age. Explain this to the child and how it is going to work. Some parent’s like to use aids to reinforce the consistency of the Time-out method such as a timer that the child holds so they know how long they need to stay in the Time-out for. This is also a good idea as it gives them something to do with their hands as they think about what they have done and the consequences of their actions.

Children naturally will develop a very strong association between the Time-out Mat and the fact that they are being disciplined for their behaviour. To have the ability to take this discipline measure with you when you are on the go is a huge advantage as it adds to the consistency of the method and provides you with a handy and quick solution to avert and disperse a situation while you are out in public. As parents we also spend much more time away from the home these days as we try to juggle the demands of family life, social life, work and extracurricular activities so a portable solution is very convenient.

It is never too early to begin using Time-out with your baby or toddler for their behaviour management. Remember that you are not being mean or nasty; you are helping them develop into resilient and happy children who know how to behave responsibly and are able to self regulate and show self discipline.

Learning to Deal with Toddler Tantrums

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:30:59 +0000

Once the stage of the terrible twos hits you it leaves you wondering, what am I going to do with all these toddler tantrums? If you are concerned about how you are going to cope you are not alone.

Avoidance of the toddler tantrum is often the best way to cope providing you can do this without compromising on the limits you have set. Once they have exploded into a fully fledged rage there is little you can do but minimize the damage, keep them safe and try to end it as soon as possible.

A toddler tantrum is defined by their inability to control their intense emotions and is often fueled by frustration at the lack of control they possess over their environment. It can be due to an accumulation of minor but stressful events that occurred to the toddler during the day which finally builds up into a storm often when they are overtired or hungry.

It pays to be vigilant at all times to avoid a toddler tantrum from erupting. Although it is not always achievable or practical, try to pre-empt their behavior. If it looks as though things are starting to build up, use a distraction to diffuse the situation before it begins. Try to work out what sets your little one off on a toddler tantrum; is it always at the shopping centre, at the end of the day or when you are due to leave someone’s house? If there is a pattern to the behavior be prepared in advance by offering a distraction that leads into the next activity.

Toddler tantrums can often be caused by their inability to communicate. Research has demonstrated that better communication skills can be of a benefit for minimizing toddler tantrums. Baby Sign Language has been shown to help with the earlier development of communication skills and could be used as not only an effective means of communication but also as a means for providing a distraction.

Once the toddler tantrum has begun, try not to lose control yourself. If you do lose your cool it might pay to take some time out before dealing with the situation, providing they are in no danger or risk of harming themselves. By raising your voice or losing your temper you are demonstrating to them that this is normal behavior and almost guaranteeing that they will continue to deal with situations with a lack of control in the future. Remember your toddler is feeling very scared of their ability to lose control and they are looking to you for support. By showing them that you have control over the situation when they have lost it will help them to calm down quicker.

Consistency is the key. Get a head start and be prepared for what is coming. Improve their communication skills early on to avoid the frustrations later. Remain one step ahead and provide an alternate option before the temper tantrum erupts. Pick your battles, don’t fight them on every step of the way, if they are having a bad day make some allowances or put doing certain things off until another day. Positive parenting is the key. Just remember, when you are at the shopping centre trying to avoid the flailing arms and legs from connecting, every other parent out there have all been there themselves.

Toddlers and the Terrible Twos

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:32:44 +0000

The terrible twos is just a natural part of a toddler’s development, but is there anything we can do to minimize the distress caused during this testing time?

Why do toddlers throw tantrums?

About 50 to 60 percent of toddlers will throw tantrums; it’s a natural part of their development. It is important to note that it can begin anytime during your child’s second year, and so anytime after their first birthday, and unfortunately, sometimes even before.

At this age we don’t see much co-operation with toddlers; they don’t socialize very well and they’re very egocentric. Toddlers only care about what they want, but don’t have the verbal skills to tell someone. When they can’t get their point across the only thing they know how to do is to burst into tears or throw a tantrum. When your precious little one has turned into a little monster just remember, he is just trying to express his growing independence and doesn’t have the language skills to easily express his needs.

Is there anything we as parents can do to tame these toddlers?

The key is to make the toddler feel more secure. Much of their frustration stems from a lack of control over their environment. Offer them a stable routine and you may well see that they are more calm, collected and in control of their outbursts.

Provide them with a means of communication; Baby Sign Language can be a useful tool to help them communicate what they want. Using simple gestures can be helpful for a toddler who doesn’t have the vocabulary for all of the things in their world just yet. Baby Sign Language can also be used to re-direct the child away from the source of frustration to a more agreeable alternative.

It is really important to set boundaries. A toddler is overwhelmed if they do not have boundaries. Setting a routine with boundaries and consistently sticking to this will help your toddler become more resilient.

Offer them limited choices; give them the option of one thing or the other. Don’t open the draw and ask them what they want to wear for the day, put out two outfits and offer them one or the other.

Spend quality one on one time with your toddler. They are more likely to go off and play happily on their own once they have had their fill of your attention.

Don’t fight them on every single battle, pick your battles. Rather than give in to their tantrums, use a distraction or offer an alternative to focus the attention away from the problem. Try to step in early and recognize the signs of the upcoming melt down.

Focus on his good behavior rather than the negative. Just remember the terrible twos are a phase and will pass. The terrible twos are just a natural part of growing up and they do end.