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Toddler

10 Signs Your Toddler is a Brat

Posted by Suzanne Murray
on January 11, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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10 Signs Your Toddler is a Brat

He Turns Plates into Frisbees

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He Turns Plates into Frisbees

He thinks clearing his plate means throwing it across the room.

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jgal29
jgal29
on Jan 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM

I think if you are consistentabout having them use manners it's not as hard. But if you don't continue to keep it an everyday thing, when you go to a restaurant or somewhere you expect them to use manners at they are going to be harder to deal with and may act out more.

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momoflilangel
on Jan 11, 2010 at 10:10 AM

I definetly have the "mine" problem with my toddler. And other then whining when strangers talk to her b/c she has a shyness with them she is good. We constantly teach her the way to act to try and help with these two areas too. She def. says please and thank you.

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on Jan 11, 2010 at 6:27 PM
I'm surprised! I was convinced my 3 yr old would tick every box! LOL. She only has occasional issues with sharing and yes, I guess she does treat me a little like her personal servant at times but other than that she's doing alright according to this article. I think moms have a tendency to feel like their toddler is more badly behaved than they are. It's a trying time for sure though!
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butrflygliter
on Jan 12, 2010 at 1:58 AM

I have three kids. My eldest is 5, middle is 4, and my youngest is 2. They all know their manners as far as  please and thank you gose. When it comes to sharing, and hitting I have yet to convience them that this is not how people act. (But then I think to my self, this is exactly how the world acts). One more thing, if you are teaching your child not to hit or bite is it more appropriate to hit their hands and tell them no, or put them in time out for a little bit?

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