Selective Listening - Parenting issue

Another parenting issue that comes to my mind is selective listening of the toddler. I have noticed that lots of kids (including my son) at the age of 2-3 years doesn't believe in listening. They don't look into the eyes and just keep themselves restricted in their play area.

Do you also feel that toddlers are too busy in their own world that they completely refuses to listen to you.

To be honest, I have no issues with my son jumping on the sofa or throwing cushions around but my endeavor is to explain him as why he should not leave his mum in the market or why he should wash his hands after coming from the park or why he should share his toys ?

Even though he doesn't look into my eyes but he fully understands and hears me

Thanks to the advice of the elders and experince of my friends that has helped me in handling this challenge.

Golden Tips : I am sharing few golden tips with all of you as well.

• Communication with the little one is the most effective and the most powerful weapon
• I have learnt the art of positive communication so now instead of telling him that he should not jump on the sofa or he should not leave mum hand in the market, I have started giving him the consequence of his actions i.e Jumping will break the sofa, you will get lost if you leave mum in the market, washing hand will help you to stay clean and healthy
• Face to face and interaction at the same level has done wonders.
• I also keeps prompting and keep reminding him at regular intervals
• Another trick is to ask him questions like - why you should wash your hands after coming from park or why should not you leave mum's hand in the market? This questioning technique actually helps him to relate to the conversation and this is when he would start relaying the information back to you.

Try this effective and structured way of communication with your toddler and let me know what happened ?

I am sure this time he would not only listen to you but also would be able to give you the reason behind the action.. I know that it would take some time but trust me, one to one interaction can actually make your child assertive and confident.

I would be more than happy to know about another challenging parenting issue that you face in your day to day routine. Till then happy Parenting !!

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