Toddler

10 Signs Your Toddler is a Brat

on January 11, 2010 at 7:28 AM

No one expects kids to behave like little angels at all times, but has your kid crossed the line one too many times? Here's how to tell, according to Angela Pitrie, aka MrsManners, owner of the CafeMom group Manners for the Modern Family.

(The toddler years are the perfect age to start teaching your kids manners and good habits. Read Angela's Ask Mrs. Manners column every week in the DailyBuzz.)

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About the author Suzanne Murray

is the Parenting & Political editor at The Stir/Moms Matter 2012.

Filed Under: development & growth

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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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Nonmember comment from ParachuteWoman

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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