How to Deal with Your Toddler

Toddlers are naturally curious about their world.
They learn by testing and experimenting with everything and anything around them.

Constantly telling them ‘NO’ can hamper this natural curiosity
You may want to try some other ways to change behavior you don’t like.
Allow exploring: Try to create situations where your child can explore.
Offer two choices: Most children like to have some control over their world. By offering them choices (either of which you are happy with), you can guide them to the result you would like.
Change the environment: When she wants to ‘help’ in the kitchen, don't ask her to go out - instead give her some unbreakable utensils and spoons to play around with.
Show her how you feel: If she happens to pull your hair, pull a sad face and say ‘ouch’. If she keeps doing it, avert your eyes and withdraw a little.
Using ‘I’ statements helps like ‘I don’t like it when you pull my hair’. She will recognize your emotions, and be able to feel for you.
Avoid rewarding bad behavior: Your attention is a powerful reward
for your child. Avoid giving it when your child is doing something you don't like.
Explain the consequences of her behavior so she can figure out why something is wrong: This helps give her a better understanding of the world around her.
Manage transitions carefully: At this age, children can find it hard to change from one activity to another. Some extra time, sensitivity and planning can help.