Parenting Tips for Your 47-48 Month Old Child
It is only natural that strong emotions are sometimes expressed in our relationships with our children. We love them deeply, worry about them, and want what’s best for them.
Even though parents get angry, they must control their behavior. Easier said than done? Yes! Here are some things to remember the next time your child “pushes your buttons.”
- As your child gets louder, you get more quiet and calm.
- Take responsibility for your own feelings by saying, “I’m mad,” instead of, “You’re bad.”
- Nothing can be taught when both of you are upset and angry. To teach a lesson, you and your child must be calm and alert. When anger takes over, logic goes by the wayside.
- Anger can be a secondary emotion. The underlying cause may be fear, pain, or guilt. Try to get to the cause.
- Anger can cause huge gaps in the best of relationships.
- Use the traffic stoplight approach:
- Stop... think before you act.
- Proceed with caution... consider what you want your child to learn from the situation
- Go... follow through with a respectful, helpful solution.
Learn more about Your Child: 47-48 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
