How Do You Discipline A One-Year-Old Child?
Your one-year-old has had quite a year so far; there are lots of things to learn and experiment with at this age. Some pediatricians call the first three months the “fourth trimester” because human infants have such large heads that they have to be born before they are actually mature enough to interact with the outside world. Hearing, sight and touch are the senses that will develop baby’s mind for social interaction and learning during the first year and prepare your infant for further healthy development. You, the parent, are the liaison between your baby and the world. Use “no” only when danger is imminent. A one-year-old child is on the cusp of several developmental milestones all at once. He may be saying a single word clearly, like “Dada.” He understands the word “no” and he knows how to laugh. Instead of saying “no,” establish direct eye contact and explain the problem and solution in calm and simple language. Instead of saying “no” all the time, encourage good behavior with la
