How to Punish a Child in the Right Way

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Instruct the child to stop.. Alter the unwanted behavior.. Redirect the toddler's attention to another activity.

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1

Instruct the child to stop.

Step 1

Instruct the child to stop.

2

Alter the unwanted behavior.

Step 2

Alter the unwanted behavior.

3

Redirect the toddler's attention to another activity.

Step 3

Redirect the toddler's attention to another activity.

4

Remove the child from the situation if a tantrum occurs.

Step 4

Remove the child from the situation if a tantrum occurs.

5

Hold the child gently.

Step 5

Hold the child gently.

6

Reassure the toddler.

Step 6

Reassure the toddler.

7

Reintroduce the toddler to another activity.

Step 7

Reintroduce the toddler to another activity.

8

Select an area for timeout in advance.

Step 8

Select an area for timeout in advance.

9

Give the child a warning.

Step 9

Give the child a warning.

10

Tell your child to take a timeout.

Step 10

Tell your child to take a timeout.

11

Set the timer.

Step 11

Set the timer.

12

Resume normal activity.

Step 12

Resume normal activity.

13

Establish the rules.

Step 13

Establish the rules.

14

Decide on the consequences.

Step 14

Decide on the consequences.

15

Apply consequences consistently.

Step 15

Apply consequences consistently.

16

Avoid arguing with your child.

Step 16

Avoid arguing with your child.

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