Getting your kids to make great strides in developing self-control is a good way to learn to manage their impulses in appropriate ways. Setting limits also helps toddlers learn to manage disappointment – an essential life skill. Help your toddler express his interests or meet his goals in an acceptable way. Tell and show your child acceptable ways to channel his energy. “Having consistent rules – about things like holding hands in a parking lot, sitting in a car seat, brushing teeth or taking baths – actually help children feel safe and secure.

Source: The Guardian August 08, 2020 03:11 UTC