The toddler years are good years for children to show their affection and warmth to their parents. It is a stage in the child’s life for great cognitive, emotional, and social development. But episodes of aggressiveness will never be absent in raising toddlers or even children who are in out of school care.
It is important to be reminded that occasional outbursts in children are normal. It is up to us how to control and shape their behavior. This is why teaching your children ‘house rules’ is very necessary. They would not be aware of any rules unless these are introduced and thoroughly explained to them. At this point, they will come to understand that there are things that need to be done and actions that need to be disallowed.
You should also remember that threatening children whenever they attempt to throw tantrums wouldn’t work. It is more effective to positively reinforce desired behaviors and teach them alternative behaviors rather than merely commanding them to stop their erratic and irrational behavior. Instead, tell them that the next time they might feel angry, they should use their words to tell you how they’re feeling.
Another way to manage children’s aggressive behavior is by distracting them. This does not mean bribing them. All you have to do is intentionally change his focus to another thing or event. Most importantly, parents and guardians must always control their own temper. Our daycare in Edmonton, Canada believes that one of the best ways to teach children appropriate behavior is to watch one’s own behavior and temper.
Working with parents, our child care and education services in Canada can help shape children’s good behavior. Call Ellwood Daycare and Out of School Care today!