This Mistake Teaches Your Toddler to Whine

At some point, your toddler is going to start whining when they want things. It's inevitable. But how you respond has a very real impact on how often they whine for things, and how severe it gets.

Toddlers are learning to communicate effectively. They are constantly experimenting to see what works and what doesn't. When something gets them a positive result, they do it more. When a behaviour doesn't deliver a positive result, they do it less.

This is why it's important to avoid the mistake you'll learn about in this video when your toddler starts to whine and complain. By avoiding this mistake, you'll help reduce the frequency and severity of their complaining. You'll also learn what you can do instead when your child does complain, to help direct them to more positive behaviours instead.

As always, I hope this helps!

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