How Do You Evaluate Discipline Remedies For Difficult Toddlers?
There are many discipline remedies for difficult toddlers. The remedies seem to work best with parents that are consistent and know their child. The most common discipline remedies are: • Time Out • Ignoring a Temper Tantrum • Distract and Divert • Encouragement • Positive Reinforcement • Setting Limits • Structure But which ones should you use? Here is some information to help you decide. • Do your homework. Did you read about that great discipline remedy on a blog on the internet or was it a researched article in a magazine or newspaper? If you read about it on a blog, the remedy may not work or experts may not agree with the method. If you read about it in a magazine or newspaper, the article should present pros and cons of the remedy and whether or not it worked. A blog is a great place to start your research, and a magazine is a great place to continue your research. • Find out what the experts say. While time out is touted in some articles as an effective discipline strategy, som
