Hello,
At toddler age, I see them as "Terrific" twos and not at all "Terrible" twos.
We need to understand age/stage - brain development along with all domains development process. They are learning and understanding how world works around them, "theory of Mind" is developing - understanding others' perspective and are also learning to understand their emotions-regulating them ------all this happens based on our actions not reactions.
- Early Literacy - speaking new words, forming sentences, - while processing in their little brains how to put words together -- we have to give them some time and not expect immediate response.
- We also need to follow up our words with action - for example- if we ask them to sit down - they know what to do but sometimes they take time to put it into action -we help them sit down.
- Repetition of words and actions - with
consistency on our part will help toddlers learn what/how/why to do
- "Be there" - when they need/demand our attention, before any inappropriate action happens and above all "be in sync" - know/understand their temperament/way of learning/doing things and what are the dynamics with each other, trigger points - be proactive.
- Small groups, one on one interactions, building a relationship of trust and care....
You can visit PITC - Program for Infant Toddler Care or zero to three websites to learn more on toddlers....
Hope this helps. Any specific question/concern, please feel free to email me.
thanks
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Jagruti Patel
Owner/Provider
Patel Family Child Care
Redlands CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-08-2020 11:20 AM
From: Deborah Mears
Subject: behavior
I am looking for successful tools to help with toddler behavior. Thank you!
Deborah S. Mears
Director of Early Childhood
Kettering City Schools
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