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FAMILY

Understanding your toddler’s frustration

Tips to reduce stress exploring with their fingers. Your
toddler must use his hands to
Because toddlers are still touch, hold, pick up and even
learning all about cues and only throw things. Sometimes, he
starting to understand the right won’t eat unless you let him
words to communicate, they often feed himself. Practicing during
get upset and frustrated when mealtimes can be messy and
they: frustrating for parents but it is
n Can’t have something desired very important to give him a
n Are unable to communicate chance. Have a towel nearby for
needs quick clean up.
n Feel overwhelmed or tired louder. As hard as it is to deal with n Toddlers are growing more n Set regular meal and snack
n Can’t move the way he or she a screaming toddler, if you let her slowly. He may eat more food one times and routines. Close the
wants hold the toy when she screamed day and less the next day. He will kitchen between meals and snacks
Here is a prime example of for it, she will learn that screaming not always eat as much as you except for water. Sitting with him,
how toddlers feel frustration and and getting out of the cart is the expect. Try not to worry when he limiting noisy distractions and
how you can help curb the upset: best way to get toys. doesn’t seem hungry. having a mealtime routine can
If you won’t let her hold a toy she Your own response can have n Toddlers need to practice help your toddler stay focused.
reaches for in the store, she will a big effect on your toddler’s
think you don’t understand what behavior.
she wants so she’ll use a bigger
cue! She’ll point, stretch her body Structure is key
toward the toy and make more Your child thrives with
noise. She may start to climb out routines. Here are a few tips that
of the cart as she gets louder and can make the day easier:

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