10 essential tips for parenting toddlers

Encourage pretend play

Your child is learning by imagining and doing when they use a hairbrush as a microphone or dress up as a princess. 

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Read to them daily

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading to babies from birth to boost brain development and language and literacy. 

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Give them choices

Offering options might help young children feel empowered and less frustrated.

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Encourage curiosity

Young children are inherently interested, so encouraging their curiosity helps them flourish. Let your child explore and be curious.

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Give them lots of nurturing

You should be offering your child lots of hugs, kisses, snuggles, and emotional affirmation. 

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Don’t give into emotional outbursts

Children between one and four have temper tantrums, whining, sobbing, yelling, and punching to express their frustration. 

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Model behaviour

Remember that toddlers watch their parents and caretakers, so be careful while teaching them right from wrong. 

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Keep a routine

A schedule for your child does more than make your life simpler. Your toddler wants structure.

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Use positive reinforcement

It's tempting to react when your toddler does something you don't like, but Today's Parent says youngsters respond better to positive attention than criticism or punishment.

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Set clear boundaries

You must create clear boundaries with your child to keep them safe and prevent inappropriate behavior. They will push the limits as far as you allow them. 

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