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Many toddlers want things done their way and on their timetable.
Here’s how to curb the seemingly endless stream of demands coming from your cutie.
Why are toddlers bossy?
Bossy behavior is very common among 2- and 3-year-olds.
(Mom might make me wear shoes but I’m in charge of which pair!)
A bossy 3-year-old definitely isn’t developmentally capable of plotting out a power struggle.
Give back some control
Sometimes bossiness is just a symptom of feeling out of control.
Toddlers aren’t at the helm of many of the decisions in their lives.
can make her feel empowered.
That way, your child feels important without having to order someone else around.
Sometimes bossy behavior is really just a demand for attention.
The playground, a communal box of crayons and sibling time are all perfect laboratories forlearning social skills.
Encourage empathy for others (“How would you feel if Susie grabbed your doll?")
Model the behavior you want to see and treat your toddler the way you’d like to be treated.
Part of what toddlers are learning each day is how to make reasonable requests.
A time-out, when used appropriately, can help your toddler reset.
you could also try a modified version calleda time-in.
A time-in is a brief, close, positive interaction with a parent or caregiver.
