Behavior Problems in Toddlers

Parents often refer to the time their child becomes a toddler as ̶0;the terrible twos and threes.̶1; This is the age when your child may develop behavior problems as he learns to interact with you and other children. It̵7;s important for you to identify behavioral problems, understand why your child is acting this way, deal with negative behavior and encourage positive behavior.

  1. Behavior Issues

    • It̵7;s important for you to recognize what your child̵7;s behavioral problems are before you can work on stopping them. According to Baby Center, there are a number of behavioral problems that a toddler can exhibit. These physical problems include aggression, biting, hitting and pulling hair. To get your attention, your toddler may scream, throw a tantrum, whine and throw things. He may also lie, tattle and tease others.

    Cause

    • There are several reasons why toddlers may develop negative behavioral problems. One of the fundamental ideas you have to remember is that your child is still growing. A toddler is developing new skills and looking at the world with a new perspective. He doesn̵7;t realize that acting a certain way is perceived negatively. For example, your child doesn̵7;t understand that by pulling your hair, he can cause pain. One cause of aggressive behavior can be an underdeveloped impulse control, according to Baby Center.

      If your child has only recently developed behavioral problems, a number of environmental factors can be the reason why. Divorce, a change of living situation if a parent moves out, the arrival of a new sibling or a lack of discipline can significantly affect a toddler and cause a previously well-behaved child to develop behavior problems.

    Handling Issues

    • Dealing with behavior problems can be difficult, but there are techniques that can help. Use positive reinforcement to encourage your toddler to behave well. For example, have him give a toy to a sibling and tell him, ̶0;Look how happy she is when you share your toy.̶1; He will understand that being kind and generous can have a positive effect. Make sure he has plenty of toys around him when in a playgroup environment. This should help to lower his frustration and potential aggression levels. Limit play groups to a small number of kids so you can give your toddler enough attention.

    Discipline

    • As a parent, it is vital that you remain consistent in disciplining your toddler. This will allow you to keep your child behaving well and stop him from developing bad behavior problems.

      Don̵7;t give up discipline at the first sign of resistance. Your toddler will not like to be reprimanded or corrected, but it will benefit him as he grows up. Focus on one or two issues to discipline at a time. This will be easier for you to cope with, and your toddler won̵7;t get overwhelmed. Make sure you and your partner are both consistent in disciplining your toddler, so he can̵7;t ignore either of you.

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