Use Emotion Words Like Happy, Sad, and Afraid to Describe the Way Your Child Feels
Parenting Tips for Your 17-18 Month Old Toddler
You have probably noticed by now that your little one can show intense feelings. You may have seen him become suddenly very excited, frustrated, happy, angry, or afraid. You can help him understand his feelings by giving each feeling a name.
When a box won’t open or a car won’t roll, your little one may drop it or throw it in anger. Hold him and say calmly that you know it makes him angry when the toy won’t work. These words show your toddler that you understand his anger. It also gives him a word that helps him understand his feelings.
Show him how the toy works, substitute another toy, or just hold him gently. He will know you care about his feelings, and he will begin to learn to handle them. It takes many years for a child to understand and cope with his feelings. The help you give him now will make this learning easier.
Here are some feeling words:
- Happy or glad
- Sad or unhappy
- Scared or afraid
- Angry or mad
- Silly
- Excited
- Proud
Learn More About 17-18 Month Old Children
- Avoid Spoiling Your Child by Setting and Reinforcing Limits
- Begin to Teach Your Toddler How to Share
- Create Safe Places for Your Toddler to Explore and Learn
- Development and Characteristics of a 17-18 Month Old Child
- Give Choices and Tell Children What You Want Them to Do
- Let Your Child Decide How Much Food to Eat to Prevent Childhood Obesity
- Play Games Now to Help Your Child Succeed in School Later
- Praise Children When They Help You Around the House
- Set Mealtime Routines with Your Family So You Can Relax and Talk
- Show Your Toddler Love and Respect
- Spanking and Punishment Do Not Work, But Praise and Redirection Does
- Teach Your Child to Connect Sounds to Objects
- Teach Your Toddler to Use Sizes and Shapes to Solve Problems
- Toss Bag Toys Help Your Child’s Muscles and Coordination Develop
- When Others Criticize Your Parenting, You Can Listen But Not Agree
- Your Toddler Might Refuse to Eat Because He’s Full or Needs Control
- Your Toddler: 17-18 Months
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