Avoiding conflict with kids

Keep off-limits objects out of sight and out of reach to make struggles less likely to develop over them.

Obviously, this isn’t always possible, especially outside of the home where the environment can’t be controlled.

From kidshealth.org.

Dealing with Tantrums

Tantrums are common during the second year of life, a time when children are acquiring language.

Toddlers generally understand more than they can express.

From kidshealth.org.

Acknowledging feelings

Remember that underneath anger is always hurt or fear.

Acknowledging those feelings is always more effective to diffuse anger than simply labeling the anger, which just seems to reinforce it.

From parentingbookmark.com.

Playdate toy tip

Before friends come over, toddlers should have a chance to put away their most special toys if they don’t want anyone else to play with them.

From parentingbookmark.com.

Is your child being bullied?

Tell your child not to feel responsible for the bullies behavior, and that it isn’t your child’s fault. Letting your child also know there is no excuse for this harmful treatment.

From: Raising Kids.co.uk

emotional maturity

Toddlers are active and can get into a whole lot of trouble, fast… yet they’re still so immature emotionally. That’s why tantrums are so common at this age.

From: theattachedparent.com

Avoid raising a bully

Think your child is a bully? Make firm rules that any nasty, mean or unkind remarks will not be tolerated.

From: Raising Kids.co.uk

Being non-judgemental

Practice and hone your skills at being non-judgmental.

Start labeling feelings and avoid name-calling. Say, "he seems angry," rather than, "what a jerk." When your kids are whiny or crying, saying things like, "you seem sad," will always be better than just asking them to stop.

Depriving kids of the feelings they’re experiencing will only drive them underground and make them stronger.

From: academyforcoachingparents.com

Timing of playdates

Don’t agree to a play date at the time of day when your toddler is usually cranky or overtired, at nap time or just before meals.

Ideally toddlers should be well fed and rested beforehand.

From: All Good Articles.com

How to model emotional intelligence

Model emotional intelligence. Your kids are watching very closely. They see how you respond to frustration, they see how resilient you are, and they see whether you’re aware of your own feelings, and the feelings of others.

From: academyforcoachingparents.com