@the_indomitable_blackman: How to work with toddlers! 1. They're very impulsive! So tell them what they SHOULD be doing, not what they SHOULDN'T. 2. Teach them a skill to decrease the likelihood of the behavior increasing! 3. timeouts don't teach skills, they just isolate a kid with an underdeveloped mind. #tiktok #GentleParenting #toddlersoftiktok #fyp #parents
That’s a kiddo who would love having a job. He wants to help his sister? Awesome. Redirect. I bet he’d be great at getting a napkin for her. Also a chance to bring his sister’s reaction to his attention. “Does it sound like she wanted your help?”
2025-09-08 15:28:29
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grace :
What would be a good “natural” consequence for food throwing? I’m so so tired of it but I can’t just take the food??😅
2025-09-08 16:39:47
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Matt 🇨🇦 :
what about when he said I'm sorry and she said no you're not, shouldn't we be encouraging accountability when they do unwanted behaviour?
2025-09-08 21:53:48
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CoNv1cT3d157455 :
we've raised our kids the same way and our middle isn't good at self regulating at all but our youngest is really good with it.
2025-09-08 15:55:17
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SolaceSoulless :
I heard this is called positive opposites
2025-09-08 15:20:00
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Lizzeee :
Can you talk more about a cool down corner? My toddler will be rough with my one year old and I need to separate them. I’ll put her in a separate spot and talk with her about what happened after a minute or so, but I’m not looking to do a full time out.
2025-09-08 16:02:01
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StaceyF 💙 :
I dislike the you did it on purpose. They have no impulse control. The only thing they do purposely is what they feel in that moment.
2025-09-13 16:31:45
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Mike Moriarty :
You’re my favorite. That is all
2025-09-09 16:37:35
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montec_acc :
i would change one other thing. "no you are not sorry, because you did it on purpose" invalidates an apology by presuming the boy's intent.
2025-09-13 21:00:11
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CantPrayMeAway :
What they “should do” vs what they “should not do”… so the skill building makes sense. Brilliant!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
2025-09-08 15:55:03
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HotdogWater :
Can you give me a few more examples of consequences related to the behavior so I can get a idea of this.
I have to admit I have always done timeouts but simply because I didnt even think of this as a better alt option.
2025-09-10 02:07:10
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Miss T 🖤👽 :
When my Autistic son gets overwhelmed by his games or anything. I turn everything off and make him sit on the couch to cool down. He isn’t happy abt it but it does work
2025-09-09 12:14:34
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Kami Kami :
I'd need help specially for "bad behaviours" within sibilings 😔
2025-09-19 16:48:53
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Salifer :
Damn, that’s great advice. Using the moment to teach and practice what they should be doing is definitely something I need to work on. Thank you!
2025-09-08 16:46:35
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TheMasks Singer :
The last one is optional…🤣
2025-09-08 21:52:38
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Marie :
I love this and work so hard to find logical natural consequences for behaviors but I struggle with this part
2025-09-13 00:49:16
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Cathychan1231🇨🇦 :
I would explain why he can't be on the table cuz he may not know or he needs a reminder (my son is also 3.5). I would also acknowledge him saying sorry. He may have done it on purpose, but it seems like he had good intentions.
2025-09-08 16:45:15
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Kim Duet :
Nah … imma say the “optional” one 😂
2025-09-13 14:48:20
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Flower Alchemy :
I think after she said, we don’t sit on the table he said, why? Why didn’t she give him the reason like it can be dangerous or whatever. He also said sorry and she said no you’re not that didn’t lie right with me. I’m not a perfect parent, I do understand we do all do our best.
2025-09-12 17:35:13
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Halie :
What’s the natural consequence to a 2 year old being mean to the dog? I was putting the dog in the yard everytime and telling her she can’t play with the dog if she’s mean but it’s CONSTANT and I’m starting to feel bad for the dog because he never gets to come inside
2025-09-10 13:06:37
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Nissa Ayen :
lol as a mom who swears I feel seen. 😂🤣😂
2025-09-08 21:02:40
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The_priMaryy :
I just went through a 2week therapy program with my autistic son & it has helped so much! Ive learned many ways to use positive language & focus on praising good behavior vs a behavior I dont want. It's not just the child, but us as parents who have to learn! 💜💜💜
2025-09-08 21:01:55
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Pennyroyal Labs :
Yes
2025-09-08 17:08:41
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Lisa :
I have an almost 3 year old and don’t use the phrase “time out”, I’ll say “it sounds like you need a break/breather, let’s take a few minutes to calm down”—Is this okay?
2025-09-11 16:59:23
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