How To Get Your Toddler To Stop Whining

Toddlers whine in order to get your attention and get what they want. For some reason, it seems there is a whining gene all kids have that drives parents absolutely nuts. Kids learn early on that if they whine they usually get what they want. So, this perpetuates more whining, just what parents want to avoid. This means if you are a parent and you want to end whining for good, you must stand strong and ignore it in the short run so there will be no more whining in the long run. If you give into whining even once you are sure to hear it again soon!

Calmly Explain

The first thing you can do is calmly explain to your toddler that whining is not acceptable and will not get them what they are asking for. Tell them that if they have something they need to communicate to you then they need to tell you in a normal tone of voice without screaming or whining. Use a normal tone of voice and speak to them in the way you would like for them to speak to you. This is the best way to get them to see how they should be speaking, by example. Sure, it takes time and it is not easy. However, you must be the example for your child.

Ignore

Another option is to simply ignore the whining. When you completely ignore your child when they are whining they will quickly get the message that if they want a response for you they must speak to you as you request them to do. When they do not receive an answer for what they are requesting by whining they will quickly change their tune and behave properly.

Pay Attention

Many times toddlers begin whining for your attention because they aren’t getting enough of it. Because of this you should pay more attention to your little one and make sure they are getting the love and attention they deserve. It’s easy to focus on the housework and other things that must be done, rather than your toddler. Don’t let these special years pass you by because you were too focused on other things. Give your little one that attention and you will probably have less whining and more hugs.

These are just a few suggestions to help you get your toddler to behave as you want them to and stop the whining once and for all. If you are consistent and do not tolerate any whining then you are more likely to change your child and have little to no whining at all!

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