Why Toddlers don't listen

I loved the article and there is some points in here and in the responses that I will be giving a go at...I have two toddlers and a bub so life is always hectic here and I am always telling some one not to do something.....

Thanks heaps

Spinnychci

I like the points you have listed here to dispel this difficulty. 

When I used to get down and hold E's hand I would also lead her away to another place (after discouraging her from the behaviour), maybe a different part of the room, and we would 'walk and talk' holding hands and chatter about other things, this would then usually distract her successfully as well as stop the naughtiness.

Peace
EF>x

I have three kids, two older boys now 9 and 7 and a demanding, full on, flat out, busy and noisy little girl.  It's all go, go, go from half 6 in the morning until 8 or 9 at night, and frustrating at times to say the least (as i just want MY quiet time - or 'mummy time' as i call it).  I am going to try the 'getting down on her level' technique - maybe then she can see my face and eyes and realise that I mean business - rather than her saying 'what you say mum?' and continue on as she was.   

Thanks for the great advice, dealing with a toddler right now and sometimes its so hard to get across to her..

ohh i needed this advice!! I have forgotten what my other kids were like as toddlers and needed to be reminded of what im just heading into!!

thanks!! Great advice

naomi xxx

well done great advice piece, wonderful tips too

 gecko-baby

I think it is more than likely someone who knows the author.  Just seems strange to me.  They read the entire article and couldnt pay attention?  What a load of bull!  I read it, I get it, sounds like good advice to me, spelling right or wrong makes no difference when it is advice.  Thats like picking on someone for having an accent and saying you couldnt follow along.  Give me a break! lol.  I try spelling things right, sometimes I get them wrong, and notice when I re-read it later, oh well its life.  There is always edit! If I have time......

I agree with your philosophy entirely Tee, and I think another good thing is to put yourself in their shoes and listen to yourself for a moment.  Is it the same old monotone, don't do this, I said no blah blah blah?  If so, then speak more positively... i.e. 'I love it when you help me by picking up your toys, you are my special helper, ' sounds so much better than, 'I said pick up your toys!'  I try my best to avoid 'no' and 'don't'... I hate being told no, and it wears thin saying it, I say what I want done instead of what I don't want, the same with 'don't'.  If you say 'don't jump on the couch, don't play with your cars on the wall etc...'  All they here is 'jump on the couch, play with your cars on the wall,' we are trying to eliminate both words from our vocabulary LOL!  Great advice lovely to read xox ; )

 I couldn't pay attention to the article because of the poor spelling.  Sorry, there should've been their and quite is quiet....nice try

This is great advice hun

Thanks ofor sharing

Luv Emz xx

My girl listens when I ignore her crying and tell her I won't talk to her while she is acting like that....

Lol like the footprint bit, i think its best to ignore when they cry as long as there not sick that is.

Great advice . . . My toddler is really good with the tears and hubby has a footprint on his forehead . .  ROFL

this is good advice, thanks for sharing

xoxo

I have no idea how admin thought this was in breach but anyway.

great advice darl, and i find when i say no to emily i explain why and she is happy...
If she chucks a tantrum, i chuck one with her and then she's ok.... or i just walk away, depends on what mood i am in at the time!

Thanks for sharing!