Grasping These 5 Toddler Behaviors – A Knowledge Base!

Admit it- there are some toddler behaviors which can drive you crazy! But what we see isn’t always what it appears.

In words of childcare specialists operating in neighborhood childcare centre in Singapore –

Toddlers tend to behave weirdly whenever they want to tell you or ask you something.

It mainly entails –

-         How does this work?

-         What exactly does this do?

-         Why does this seem so hard?

And not ‘How I pester by parents?’

If you have a toddler who isn’t cooperating like you want them to, then here are 5 of their behaviors with meaning to help you deal with them better!

1.     The Tornado Behavior

You can easily relate to this. The callous act of dumping every play-thing on the floor mere minutes of getting inside the playroom!

However these kids are not to blame. They love exploring and learning and aim to indulge in whatever way seems appropriate for them!

So, simply let them make the mess. But once they’ve entertained themselves enough; make them clean their room.

2.     The Scrooge Behavior

This is mine. That is also mine…

Its mine… All Mine… Only Mine!

Safe to say, this is another common behavior which toddlers showcase from time to time! These kids aren’t too thrilled about willfully sharing or playing together. They are at a stage where their brain lacks developmental capacities. 

To bring about noticeable differences; you need to work closely with your kid and inculcate within them the concept of willful sharing.

Also practice what you preach. Show them what sharing means and maybe they will take cues from you and incorporate the habit within them too!

3.     The No’s Behavior

NO, I don’t want cereal. NO, I don’t want to go to school. NO, I don’t want aunt Lita to cuddle me.

NO, I don’t want to put on these shoes.

NO…. NO… NO-0000000…..!

When faced with a toddler whose favourite word seems to be NO; it can be tough to deal with them and figure out what they truly want.

But there’s nothing to be concerned about. It’s just a way for toddlers to become individuals and exert their opinions on specific situations. Acknowledge their opinions and look to present them with limited options.

All that‘s needed is for you is to sit down and talk to them. Eventually, they will tell you what they want.

4.     The Tantrum Behavior

A lot of toddlers throw tantrums as a part of trying to control their emotions. So the wise thing for you is to take deep breaths, be calm, speak normally and understand the cause of their tantrum behavior. 

Simply wait for them to exhaust themselves. Often such tantrums become infrequent with the passage of time. So allow your little one to curb their tantrums and until they do; be there to support and encourage the change within them.

5.     The Sharknado/Vortex  Behavior

This sort of behavior in your child denotes constant motion, spinning and running. Little kids possess plenty of energy (sometimes a little too much) and whenever their Sharknado or vortex behavior hits – be it at a bistro or at a dentist, managing and controlling them can be downright tiresome, not to forget, utterly embarrassing!

The best course of action to deal with such an exuberant little kid is to be patient as you try to knock sense into their head. Also while you are at it; don’t shy away from enjoying the show as well as the impish smile your little one‘s putting on.

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