Bumps n Baby Parenting Magazine May June 2015 | Page 7

Toddler Zone

Tactics for
tackling a toddler

Vandana Srirangam 

Ten creative ways to get your toddler do
what you want
The tiny little newborn that snuggled well in
my arms is now in his ‘terrible twos’ with the
blink of an eye!!!
As he stepped into his second year, he has
learnt so much about the world already. Not
only has he learnt to walk, run and talk, but
he has now got ideas of his own!
He chooses what dress he wants to wear and
what channel to run on the TV. He will even
command where I should sit and which
pillow I should sleep on.
He has his own opinion for everything and
anything under the sun. And to add he has
those tantrums that he throws at totally
inappropriate time and place. As a stay at
home mom who takes care of him 24x7, this
definitely drives me crazy.
I guess the scene at your home wouldn’t be
different.
Giving commands and trying to discipline a
toddler does not work all the time. At times
you will have to enter their world and be a kid
yourself to tackle them.

Being a creative person, I’ve found several
ways to manipulate my mischievous
munchkin and trick him to do things in my
way. Yes I am the boss, if not always!!! ☺
So you, the poor caretakers of mighty little
toddlers, read on. Learn the tricks to make
your toddler do what you want!

Distraction works best
This is a tried and tested technique that works
on all toddlers. When my son is throwing a
tantrum or won’t stop doing things I don’t
want him to do, I turn his attention to
something else.
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