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How do I deal with my 1.5 year old baby?
Better behavior: 10 toddler discipline techniques to try
- Spanking is not OK.
- Strategy 1: Create routines, structure and safe places to explore.
- Strategy 2: Notice and encourage good behavior.
- Strategy 3: Turn a negative into a positive.
- Strategy 4: Distract and redirect.
- Strategy 5: Model better behavior.
What should a 1 and a half year old be able to do?
At this age, your toddler might also:
- ask for ‘more’ and say ‘no’ when asked to do something.
- copy you – for example, they might help you sweep the floor.
- sit themselves in a small chair.
- walk around carrying larger objects.
- use one hand more than the other by two years.
What should you be teaching a 1-year-old?
Things to teach your 1-year-old
- How to hold a pen. The best way to develop your baby’s strength in their hands and teach them the best way to hold a pen is to let them practice as much as possible.
- New words.
- The fun of reading.
- Holding a conversation.
- Being creative.
- Bravery.
- Playing with others.
- Being independent.
What can I teach my one year old baby?
How Can I Help My Toddler Learn?
- brightly colored balls.
- blocks, stacking and nesting toys.
- fat crayons or markers.
- age-appropriate animal or people figures and dolls.
- toy cars and trains.
- shape sorters, peg boards.
- simple puzzles.
- push, pull, and riding toys.
How do I get my 1 year old to listen and behave?
How to Discipline a One Year Old
- First, prevent and protect.
- Set consistent rules and clear boundaries.
- Take deep breaths to stay calm.
- Model good behavior and help them practice.
- Use inductive discipline, not punishment, to teach.
- Praise good behavior and focus on effort rather than results.
- Be patient and positive.