Taming the Toddler by Guest Writer Nanny Robina

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TAMING THE TODDLER
By Nanny Robina

What ever happened to the terrible twos? Did any one notice that it may not have gone by almost unnoticed? Are you thinking, “your baby sailed through it and you’re so lucky you didn’t have to deal with it?”

 Well get real moms it’s on its way! The terrible twos is not always two it seems. It is more likely to make an appearance between three and four.

 So stand guard and be armed with a stern look firm voice and action!

Toddler taming is about understanding and taking control of your toddler’s actions, with compassion patience and the right way to handle and defuse the tantrums they bring.

My tips for Toddler Taming

1)    Try to head off a tantrum before it starts “ Oh look what I see out the window” your toddler has now stopped to see what your looking at, “ Oh dear you missed it” Distracted for a full second and now the tantrum has been forgotten  and its passed.

2)     The tantrum is now full blown, take time out as right now there is no reasoning, try not to address this behaviour as children of any age thrive on attention be  it negative or positive. Make sure your child is safe, stay near by but go about your way as if nothing is happening. Allow you child to have their melt down then sit and chat about the tantrum and behaviour. Do point out that this behaviour is not acceptable. Suggest next time he take time out in quite place to vent, and then he can leave the grumpy head behind and come back with a happy head!

3)    This is a part of growing up it will pass quickly with a little guidance. Monitor the times after a long day hunger and tiredness will bring most to a melt down.

4)    Never make an idle threat. It will come back to bite you in the butt!

5)    Always handle this time with patience and understanding. If this is not possible take a time out for your self. Go sit and have a cuppa!

For my American viewers Nanny Robina is the cats meow to your version of Super Nanny.
This is the beautiful and wonderful Nanny Robina:

Robina has been a Nanny and Governess for over 20 years.
Robina's experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers makes her the “Ultimate” nanny Canadians have been waiting for.
Originally from Britain, she landed in Canada a few years ago. Prior to that, she cared for children in Britain, Lebanon, USA and Greece. Her love of both children and travel give her the worldly parenting advice all moms are craving. Robina's straight talking advice will give parents the tools they need to help raise happy, healthy and respectful children.

Nanny Robina is frequently interviewed by national media to share her expert opinion on understanding and handling babies’ toddlers and young children.
For the last 5 years she has been the parenting expert on the TV show, “The Mom Show” (Slice Network) more recently Parenting expert for City Line TV.

I love the Mom Show and watched it religiously through out my pregnancy and the odd time I'd find it at 1am...3am while nursing DS.  I was beyond trilled when Nanny Robina was more than happy to be on my blog.
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