6 Ways You Can Deal With Your Child Without Yelling

Toddlers can be quite a handful to handle being the bundle of energy that they are. You might try to be patient with them as much as possible. Yet, at times you might lose your cool and yell at them despite knowing that it is not the right thing to do. Result: your yelling hardly has any effect on your toddler. If anything, it either ends up being a temporary effect or might even end up worsening their behavior. So, what do you do to handle your child without yelling? Here are some ways to help you out:

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1. Identify Your Child’s Behavior Triggers

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Like all of us, children too have certain triggers to their behavior. Check why or what is causing the irritable behavior in your child. Things like overcrowded places, hunger pangs, or even mannequins at a store can easily overwhelm a child making them cranky. Once you’ve identified such triggers, plan things keeping them in mind. For instance, if you are heading to a family dinner and know it might get delayed, carry some healthy snacks for your child to munch on until dinner arrives.

2. Walk Out Of The Scene

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If your child is having one of his/her meltdowns, it can be difficult to convince them to move out of the situation without yelling. To avoid this, see if you can move out of the scene instead. It’ll also help you to calm down your own nerves and deal with the situation differently. But make sure you do it only in scenarios where your child’s safety isn’t compromised. For instance, you can walk out at home but not at a crowded store or a public park.

3. Have Realistic Expectations

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Don’t expect your toddler to obey your commands instantly. Even adults don’t do it. Your child might want to indulge in something that might sound fun to them. But, according to you, it might be unsafe. How well you convey and convince your child about it depends entirely on you. Don’t expect the little ones to understand you immediately. Be patient and have realistic expectations from your child.

4. Use A Firm Tone Instead Of Yelling

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Yes, there may be times when your toddler’s behavior might get out of control. And this might call for a bit of stern behavior from you. In such scenarios, instead of yelling, try to use a firm tone. When your child throws a fit, try to hold them in place and make eye contact. Make sure you look straight into your child’s eyes in a serious manner until he/she realizes that you are serious. Then, speak in a firm tone why you don’t approve of this behavior and how this could lead to consequences like them not getting a promised treat or a great birthday bash.

5. Give In To Reasonable Demands

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Sometimes, the best way to resolve your toddler’s issue without having to yell would be to give in to certain demands immediately before it snowballs into a meltdown. But these demands have to be reasonable. If your child wants some mobile phone screen time while you are out shopping, you can give it for a few minutes. But don’t give in to your child’s demands it is the 4th scoop of ice cream in a row or an expensive soft toy in a store window.

6. Deep Breathing Helps

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It is quite understandable if you happen to end up yelling at your child for silly things, especially if you’ve had a bad/rough day at work. For all we know, you might even regret your actions later as the reason might not be that serious after all. Practicing deep breathing helps you overcome such situations. You know your family best. Thus, you’ll know what is probably awaiting you once you reach home. So, try doing some deep breathing on your way home from your workplace. If you are a stay-at-home mommy, walk out of the scene, deep breathe for a few minutes, and get back to doing what you were doing. This will certainly help you ease out a bit and prevent you from yelling.

Handling a toddler is no walk in the park (pun intended). But don’t end up blaming yourself or your parent skills each time you hit a roadblock. Remember, such misses happen with everyone. So, simply follow these hacks and you’ll soon learn to handle any toddler situation like a pro!

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