She'll see the receiver at your ear as a personal affront and will insist that you get off or talk to her at the same time, but this is your chance to hold to one of those limits kids really need. She can start. Toddlers' first quarrels are usually over sharing their toys, which from their perspective is an outrageous thing to ask of them. Don't expect mircles, but you'll do your child a favor if you start teaching her now that when other kids are around she can't hog all the toys, whether at home or at daycare or preschool. Nobody gets to decide how somebody else plays with a toy, as long as the toy isn't being damaged.
Nobody gets to hit, shove, or name-call.
The last step, if necessary, is an immediate end to the play session. No Kim Draper is a freelance writer and contibuting writer for Baby Corner. Tell us what you think of the information on this page. All information on this site is for informational purposes only.