Since we have a post about [Please register to see this link Register], I'd like to post some suggestion on toddlers

Disciplining toddlers requires a tremendous investment of time, energy, and patience, so it is important to find effective and appropriate techniques. For example, it will not be effective to tell toddlers not to play with items that are dangerous, such as the stove, because they do not understand the consequences. Spanking, however, will not clarify the consequences either. Instead, children may learn from spanking that "I'm a bad person," rather than "I did a bad thing." You must use discipline methods consistently or your child will learn that you are not serious.

Make sure the environment is safe by removing any harmful or dangerous objects. It is natural for toddlers to want to explore their environment.

Always supervise toddlers; it is unrealistic to expect a toddler to play safely without adult supervision for more than a few minutes.

Avoid direct clashes with toddlers, which will only make both of you angry and frustrated. Instead, try a diversion or distraction. Many problem situations can be eased with something funny or unexpected, such as tickling a mildly upset child.

Use your size and strength to eliminate situations. Simply lift a child out of the bath or carry a child who refuses to walk.

If you start to deliver a slap, divert it to your knee or a table. This sound will interrupt the behaviour without hitting the child.

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