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8 Tips for Taming Your Unruly Toddler
When your kid is in that stage where they’re too impulsive to behave but too little to understand, keeping things simple is best
As a parent, you love your child more than anything else in the world, but even the most well- behaved children have their moments. People with children are often reminded that parenting is a 24/7 job. Does your toddler constantly make you pull out your hair?
When you’re a single parent, and especially if your toddler isn’t your only child, taming their behavior can be crucial. With no one to tag you out and take over or even just offer support, a wild child might feel incredibly overwhelming. And if you have more than one wild child, you might be tempted to go straight from overwhelmed to giving up entirely.
It doesn’t have to be like that, though.
Try these tips for dealing with toddler misbehavior:
1. Understand why children misbehave. First, children may misbehave when they’re hungry or tired. If you ensure they have enough to eat and take naps regularly, you’ll have fewer tantrums to contend with.
Children also misbehave when they’re feeling angry or frustrated, especially if they’re told no. Avoid giving them everything they want…
