The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline

Do:


Be consistent: Toddlers learn from repetition.
Be firm: Let them know by your voice and facial expression that you mean what you say.
Be kind: Reassure your toddler after his fits are finished.
Be realistic: Don't put unrealistic demands on your toddler. Time out for an hour, for instance, is too long.
Don't


Yell: Toddlers will not understand any better if you yell. It only frightens them.
Plead: This brings you down to their whining level.
Underestimate: If you keep your directions simple, toddlers are able to understand what you want from them at a very early age.