11 Toddler Behavior Problems & How To Deal

Stay close to them
Show them where they can run
Engage and entertain them
Encourage them when they do well
Keep them in the stroller

Screaming

Your little one is energetic and has probably discovered they can scream and yell. Because every time they do this, you hurry to them and pay attention; they believe it works to get positive attention. Since children don’t realize yelling is bad, they don’t associate it with anger.

How to Handle It

Screaming back at your child may encourage them to yell. You may show them how to speak softly. Ask them loudly. Ask them to repeat. Ask the youngster to speak softly next time they yell. Make sure you speak softly.

Tattling

Children may tattle for power, self-esteem, or attention. Tattling may indicate that your youngster understands rules and knows right from wrong. It might also warn you of an imminent threat. Some youngsters tattle because they lack the emotional and social abilities to handle difficulties. Older children who look out for younger ones may observe and report their conduct.

How to Handle It

Investigate. Take stock before labeling your kid a whining tattletale. You don’t want your kid to come to you with every problem, but they should feel comfortable asking for assistance. It helps to let him know what you want them to talk about. Discuss options. Your child needs direction, not tattling, in challenging situations.

Teasing

Teasing is an inevitable part of childhood. As you’ve undoubtedly seen, all children learn that words are powerful, and sooner rather than later. Early elementary kids typically tease others to get peer acceptance or to point out perceived defects and distinctions to boost their self-esteem.

How to Handle It If Your Kid Is Being Teased

You can’t stop kids from taunting your child, but you can educate them on how to handle it:

Feel their anguish. Acknowledge that teasing hurts. Reassure your kid. Encourage them to spend time with children who like them and make them feel good.
Guide them. Tell your grade-schooler that although they can’t control what other kids say, they can control their reactions. Ask them how they would handle the taunting, and help them brainstorm.
Teach them to ask for assistance. It takes maturity to shrug off taunting, so don’t expect a stiff upper lip.

How to Handle It If Your Kid Is The One Teasing

Be calm. Keep your calm when you find out your child teases others.
Emphasize compassion. Talking to your grade-schooler about how their insults affect others helps them empathize.
Reduce the teasing’s fundamental rivalry. If your grade-schooler teases their brother, they may only want more attention.

Throwing Tantrums

From one to three, your baby experiences many emotions. Though they understand you, they may not be able to communicate. This frustrates kids and causes tantrums. Tantrums include crying, yelling, and throwing items.

How to Handle It

Staying cool is the easiest approach to handling toddler behavior like this. Do not shout or scold your child. If you yell and scream, things might become worse. Hold the child’s hand at eye level. As you hold them, the kid will relax. Repeat your love, and everything will be OK. Let your kid cry it out if nothing works and then gently explain.

Throwing Things

Toddlers love throwing stuff. No surprise your child wants to practice this thrilling skill! Throwing requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor abilities to open the fingers and let go. For you, it’s frustrating when spaghetti covers your freshly scrubbed kitchen floor or a clean pacifier falls on a muddy sidewalk. Still, for your toddler, it’s enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, and an opportunity to learn new skills.

How to Handle It

You can’t stop your child from tossing.
Toddlers play and explore the world in this way.
Unless your toddler is in danger of hurting themselves or others or breaking a window, don’t reprimand them.
Set a good example.

Whining

Just imagine. Your kid relies on you for food, water, assistance, and even toilet training. To catch your attention, they cry or whine. They think their mother would give them everything this way, which becomes their regular behavior.