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Disciplining A Toddler

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How long should a time-out be for a toddler?

 

Choose your answer below:

Eating Cereal

10 Minutes

Shorter time-outs work better for toddlers.

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Try 1 minute time outs 

Eating Cereal

1 Minute

Good job!

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Shorter time-outs work best for toddlers.

Use the arrows to click through the slides below:

Other Tips:

 

 

Use positive language. For example, say "Time to sit" rather than "Don't stand"

Is aggressive behavior such as hitting or biting normal for toddlers?

 

Choose your answer below:

Playing with Animals

Yes

Aggressive behavior is very normal for toddlers. The video below will show you some ways to deal with this aggressive behavior when it happens.

Playing with Animals

No

Aggressive behavior is very normal for toddlers. The video below will show you some ways to deal with this aggressive behavior when it happens.

Watch a short video about dealing with toddler aggression:

 

This website was created for patient and student educational purposes by a team of medical students at Boston University,

 led by Rebecca Matta (MS4) & Dr. Natalie Pierre-Joseph (Director of the Boston Medical Center Teen & Tot Clinic).
"Bright Futures Pocket Guide 2010", HealthyChildren.org, and AAP were used as the main sources of information.

Any questions or issues with the website, email becmatta@gmail.com

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