Ms Julieta Aguilera, PhDc
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My toddler needs a very long explanation before listening to anything I say. Iâm tired of needing to explain myself for every little thing, what can I do?
Itâs ok to provide explanations for rules, actions, and limits. You will want to keep these explanations concise and tailored to your childâs age. For instance, for a three-year-old, you could say: âYou have to go to bed, because your brain needs to rest, letâs get ready!â However, only plan to provide an explanation once…
My older child keeps hitting my younger child, how do I get her to stop?
Catch Your Child Being Good! Praise your daughter every time she is friendly, gentle, uses a soft touch, shares, etc. with her younger sibling. Try to be specific with your praise. Instead of praising for playing nice, provide detailed praise by including specific actions: âNice sharing!â, or include more detail for older children: âThat was…
My three year old insists I stay with him until he falls asleep, which can take up to 3 hours! What can I do?
Make a Plan Structure bedtime and discuss this new structure with your child: âTonight I would like to try something new! What would you say if for bedtime tonight we read one story and I give you 3 snuggles?â Then introduce an incentive for independent behaviour: âAfter that, I will leave the room, and if…