Saturday, June 27, 1998
Eye contact and a firm voice are sufficient
June 27 1998
The 'cure' for misbehavior in toddlers is NEVER just words -- it is 'NO' accompanied by physical restraint, isolation, or other clear physical message. The reason we see so many socially retarded children today is because too many parents believe you can manage toddlers with words.
Probably what you meant i.e. 'No' plus action -- but just wanted to reinforce it. Older kids can often be disciplined with words -- but only if as toddlers they have been disciplined with firm consistent action.
I didn't find this to be true. Usually, if I made eye contact with my daughter and spoke firmly, she got the message. Not that this necessarily solved the problem the first time. Why do you say there must be a physical component?
jane
