Young children have a tough time controlling their emotions, but there are ways you can prevent big blowouts.
Normal Child Aggression
Did you know that toddlers are the single most aggressive group of humans? In fact according to a University of Montreal study more than 90% of 17-month-olds were sometimes physically aggressive toward others. If your child doesn't hit, kick, push or bite at least occasionally, you should consider yourself fortunate indeed.
The first step in taming toddler aggression is to understand what triggers the unwanted behavior.
What Triggers Aggression?
Kids are more likely to act up aggressively when they are tired or hungry.
Normal Child Aggression
Did you know that toddlers are the single most aggressive group of humans? In fact according to a University of Montreal study more than 90% of 17-month-olds were sometimes physically aggressive toward others. If your child doesn't hit, kick, push or bite at least occasionally, you should consider yourself fortunate indeed.
The first step in taming toddler aggression is to understand what triggers the unwanted behavior.
What Triggers Aggression?
Kids are more likely to act up aggressively when they are tired or hungry.
They act on the basis of the situations they see around the house - Do you always react calmly to frustrations in your day? You can be sure the kids are watching and copying your actions so be careful to demonstrate the type of behavior you want your kids to model.
Examine Outside Influences
Influences like television, video games, and unruly friends can affect too
Teach Communication
For very young children, the lack of verbal skills can cause frustrations that lead to biting or other aggression. Deal With Aggression
Once you have addressed the triggers for aggressive behavior, there are some steps you can take to deal with situations as they arise.
1. Create Consistent Consequences or punishment that fits the offense.
Examine Outside Influences
Influences like television, video games, and unruly friends can affect too
Teach Communication
For very young children, the lack of verbal skills can cause frustrations that lead to biting or other aggression. Deal With Aggression
Once you have addressed the triggers for aggressive behavior, there are some steps you can take to deal with situations as they arise.
1. Create Consistent Consequences or punishment that fits the offense.
2. Teach Empathy. I ask- how would you like it if I did that to you?
3. Teach Alternative Resolutions. When our kids fight over a toy for instance, we encourage them to ask their
3. Teach Alternative Resolutions. When our kids fight over a toy for instance, we encourage them to ask their
sibling to share using a nice voice and saying please.
4. Reward Cooperation. If you praise your child for cooperating and sharing you are giving positive attention
4. Reward Cooperation. If you praise your child for cooperating and sharing you are giving positive attention
to conduct that you want to see more often. This is like sowing the seeds for better future behavior.
Harness Children's Energy
Lastly I've noticed around our house that my kids seem to be more aggressive when they've been cooped up inside all day. So get your kids outside for some active play.
Harness Children's Energy
Lastly I've noticed around our house that my kids seem to be more aggressive when they've been cooped up inside all day. So get your kids outside for some active play.
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