Setting Boundaries for Your Toddlers

You should set clear cut boundaries or rules and regulations with consistent consequences that your kids should follow.This starts from when they are young and it will lead them through life. Toddlers are still very malleable; this is the age to really set them on a right pathway to life.

Toddlers are very sensitive so parents should know that tact is also needed in this assignment; toddlers learn by imitation so mind what you show them, how you correct them, your language etc. Whatever they learn from you is assumed to be the correct thing by them.

Before we learn these steps, it is very necessary to know that parents are to have a single standard, mother shouldn’t give  contrary instruction from what dad has given and vice versa.

The rules are simple

• Do not be rash when giving your toddler instruction. Tone of voice matters, it is best to use your normal voice. It will yield better result. 

• Toddlers are learning how to speak at this very age, so language is also important. Don’t abuse, it is different from being firm, use plain language and it is also very important to pronounce words correctly when talking with your kid. Do not mimic your toddler’s way of speaking. 

• Watch your mood, wear a smile; try to be in the best of moods when setting boundaries for your toddlers and it is best not to argue with them.

• You can set boundaries employing the play way; set your boundaries in the spirit of play and there won’t be arguments or need for explanations why you are giving him or her such a rule.

• Be consistent, not this today and that tomorrow and it should be the same with both parents. If there is a rule not to climb the sofa with shoes on, both parents should adhere to it. 

Study your toddler and set appropriate boundaries; it will build  a better society with well groomed children who will grow into responsible adults.

Cheers!!