Think your toddler’s tantrums and meltdowns are hard? Wait til they grow up and start grumbling and complaining about every single thing! But fear not, dear reader, for there is hope! Here are a few simple tips to help reduce the amount of grumbling and complaining in your young child. When my firstborn was a toddler, we were the best...
Think your toddler’s tantrums and meltdowns are hard? Wait til they grow up and start grumbling and complaining about every single thing!
I wondered, what happened to my seemingly agreeable toddler? Where did all this protesting and negative attitude come from?As parents, we all know that the sound of our child’s constant grumbling and complaining can drive us up the wall. Kids grumble and complain for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they do it because they are trying to get what they want, or because they are not happy with a situation.
You can say, “I know it’s hard when things don’t go your way. It’s okay to feel upset. I’m right here with you if you need me.”If you want your child to stop grumbling and complaining, you need to set a good example by not doing it yourself. You can say, “I know it’s hard, but let’s try to focus on the good things in our lives and be grateful for what we have. I’ll try my best to do the same.”When your child starts grumbling and complaining, try to make a joke out of it.
These movies can help teach your child about the negative effects of grumbling and complaining, and encourage them to be more positive and grateful. Watching these movies together and discussing their themes can also be a fun and engaging way to spend time with your child and help them understand their emotions.“Repeat these words: ‘This is a stage. I’m going to figure it out.’ When things feel hard with our kids, we often spiral because we worry it will last forever.