June 7, 2022
For younger children, removing the source of their distress and replacing it with something else can be an effective tool in managing behavior. Explain this 2 step process to parents of children around and under age 2:
- Acknowledge the child’s feelings, “I know you want to play with the remote control.”
- Provide a brief explanation, “But it isn’t safe for you to put in your mouth.”
- Replace the item with something else, “You can play with this rattle instead.”
See this video for more information:
