Handling Behavioral Problems in Toddlers

Behavioral Problems in Toddlers

By Chris Thompson

It’s not easy having a toddler in the house. These cute creatures are a pleasure to have when they’re in a good mood, but their emotional state and behavior can turn on a dime. If you aren’t equipped to steer them in the right direction it will cause you a lot of unnecessary stress.

The toddler stage is difficult because this is when children start to realize how many choices are available in the world around them. There are so many toys, lots of space and plenty of activities. There are lots of things to play with and touch. Combine that with an increased awareness of those choices and a low attention span and you can see why it often seems to parents that toddlers are running around like chickens with their heads cut off. They don’t have a singular focus. As you’ll learn, this same “problem” is also your solution to overcoming behavior issues.