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Toddlers Behaviour
Did you know
Your toddler is discovering that he is a separate person - sometimes he will do the opposite of what you say just to see what happens.
Toddlers are also discovering that things belong to people, and may be obsessed with the idea of ‘mine!’. Sharing starts at around 3 years old.
Toddler behaviour: in a nutshell
Encouraging good behaviour: 15 tips
Learn about some of the strategies you can use to
encourage good behaviour in children
in our
behaviour toolkit
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Common concerns
Swearing
Temper tantrums
Lies and fibs
Breath holding
Fear of strangers
Fear of the bath
Friends & siblings
Sibling rivalry
First friends
Shyness
Imaginary friends
Learning to share
Discipline
About discipline
Practical advice about discipline
Is punishment necessary?
When you feel you might hurt your child
Understanding behaviour
Fears and anxieties
Temperament: what is it?
Self-regulation
Self-esteem
Habits
View film clips
Discouraging behaviour
Encouraging good behaviour
Sibling rivalry
Smacking
See also
Eating: the battle of wills
Empathy: big feelings from little ones
I'm embarrassed
Toddlers
1-3 years
Behaviour
The basics
Behaviour in a nutshell
15 behaviour tips
Behaviour toolkit
Toddlers Behaviour Toolkit
Distraction
About behaviour toolkit
Attending
Developing skills
Routines
Transitions
Changing environment
Requests & instructions
Systematic ignoring
Planning ahead
Time-out
'Families' video
Common concerns
Swearing
Temper tantrums
Lies and fibs
Breath holding
Strangers
Fear of the bath
Eating
Picky eaters
Eating battles
Independent eating
Friends & siblings
Sibling rivalry
Friends
Shyness
Imaginary friends
Learning to share
Discipline
About discipline
Discipline – some practical advice
Is punishment necessary?
Avoiding abuse
Understanding behaviour
Fears & anxieties
Temperament
Self-regulation
Self-esteem
Habits
View film clips
Discouraging behaviour
17 behaviour tips
Sibling rivalry
Smacking
Connecting & Communicating
Development
Health & Daily Care
Nutrition & Fitness
Play & Learning
Safety
Sleep