How to Deal with Toddlers Who Touch Themselves

Intermediate 15 min 12 steps 30379 views Rating: 3.7/5 Published: 2026-02-16

Remain calm.. Redirect their attention.. Don't use physical force.

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1

Remain calm.

Step 1

Remain calm.

2

Redirect their attention.

Step 2

Redirect their attention.

3

Don't use physical force.

Step 3

Don't use physical force.

4

Avoid shaming them.

Step 4

Avoid shaming them.

5

Normalize their curiosity.

Step 5

Normalize their curiosity.

6

Discourage public touching.

Step 6

Discourage public touching.

7

Teach them to do it in private.

Step 7

Teach them to do it in private.

8

Answer their questions.

Step 8

Answer their questions.

9

Remind them not to touch others.

Step 9

Remind them not to touch others.

10

Help them cope in other ways.

Step 10

Help them cope in other ways.

11

Spot signs of abuse.

Step 11

Spot signs of abuse.

12

Get professional help if necessary.

Step 12

Get professional help if necessary.

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