2.Do the best to keep rules in the positive form "walk please" instead of "no running" for example. And try to keep the consequences as fair and relateable to the offense as possible.
3.Stay consistent with naps and bedtime. A child who is over tired or off of a schedule will likely melt down.
4.Give 2 choices-both ones that you are comfortable with-so that your young child can feel like they have some independence and ability to choose. They like to assert their freedom and this lets them do that in a controlled way.
5.Stay calm and patient as they will feed off of you. If you do not give the behavior any attention they will stop. And you need to set a good example as to how to handle feelings of anger, frustration, etc.
6.Explain why to things as often as you can and in a kind-friendly way. Kids like to be treated with respect and appreciate understanding why.
7.Reward and praise the behavior you do what so that they will be more inclined to repeat it then drift off to the negative behavior just to get your attention. And of course try to avoid situations where you know things could be an issue.
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