Okay, I know this is annoying but once again, let me explain just a tad. How-to articles are another section of the Guide, and these are actually useful. For instance, they're not the normal, mundane how-to articles that you are used to, such as 'how to meet his parents', or 'how to get rich quick'. Oh, no. These articles contain the how-to's that no one's ever told you yet would make your life a heck of a lot easier, hence, 'How To: Comfort a Toddler Who Misses His Mom'. Read on, and look for more articles in the near future!
How To: Comfort a Toddler Who Misses His* Mom
(1) Mostly this kid just needs some TLC. Remember this, because though it may seem so, this toddler isn't just throwing a tantrum to annoy you. Many times, he will just cry himself out, but for the times when it seems the tears will never ever end, or if you just want to stop it, follow the tips below.
(2) First, lead him away from other kids, and have him sit down. Not as a time out, but to help him relax. Even a corner will do if there are other kids you have to keep an eye on.
(3) Get a damp paper towl (or just use your hands) and gently wipe away his tears.
(4) Pat/rub him on the back. This is really soothing for him, and will help him to settle down.
(5) Talk to him. Don't lie or tell half-truths, such as 'your mommy will be home soon'. The kid will take this to mean 'before I go to bed'. And it is better to be straight with him from the start. Talk about how much fun the two of you are going to have, and afterwards how he will go to bed and how his mom will be there when he wakes up (this is also a good motivater for bedtime, which many toddlers detest). It doesn't matter if you find that you're babbling or talking nonsense, just talk in a soothing and understanding way.
(6) He should have stopped crying and calmed down by now. If not, just continue to repeat the other steps. Once he is a lot calmer, sieze the opportunity to grab a game and distract him. And trust me, in no time you two will be down in the basement playing Candy Land, and babysitting disaster number one will have been overcome!
Ta-da!
*I'm not sexist or anything, but I'm going to use 'his' and 'he' to refer to the child... I'm to lazy to type he/she over and over and I hate it when people refer to babies or children as 'its'.
See you on another day,
How To: Comfort a Toddler Who Misses His* Mom
(1) Mostly this kid just needs some TLC. Remember this, because though it may seem so, this toddler isn't just throwing a tantrum to annoy you. Many times, he will just cry himself out, but for the times when it seems the tears will never ever end, or if you just want to stop it, follow the tips below.
(2) First, lead him away from other kids, and have him sit down. Not as a time out, but to help him relax. Even a corner will do if there are other kids you have to keep an eye on.
(3) Get a damp paper towl (or just use your hands) and gently wipe away his tears.
(4) Pat/rub him on the back. This is really soothing for him, and will help him to settle down.
(5) Talk to him. Don't lie or tell half-truths, such as 'your mommy will be home soon'. The kid will take this to mean 'before I go to bed'. And it is better to be straight with him from the start. Talk about how much fun the two of you are going to have, and afterwards how he will go to bed and how his mom will be there when he wakes up (this is also a good motivater for bedtime, which many toddlers detest). It doesn't matter if you find that you're babbling or talking nonsense, just talk in a soothing and understanding way.
(6) He should have stopped crying and calmed down by now. If not, just continue to repeat the other steps. Once he is a lot calmer, sieze the opportunity to grab a game and distract him. And trust me, in no time you two will be down in the basement playing Candy Land, and babysitting disaster number one will have been overcome!
Ta-da!
*I'm not sexist or anything, but I'm going to use 'his' and 'he' to refer to the child... I'm to lazy to type he/she over and over and I hate it when people refer to babies or children as 'its'.
See you on another day,
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