How to Get Your Toddler to Cooperate Without Bribes or Threats!

"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!

Welcome to the Toddler Toolkit podcast! In this episode, we explore how to get your toddler to cooperate without using bribes or threats. 

Learn practical strategies for setting clear expectations and creating cooperation before conflict ever starts. I'll share my personal experiences with my own toddler twins, especially in challenging situations like grocery store visits. We'll discuss the common pitfalls of relying on consequences, threats, and bribes, and why being proactive is the game-changer. Don't forget to check out the link in the show notes for more tools and strategies!

00:00 Introduction to Toddler Toolkit Podcast
00:37 The Power of Setting Clear Expectations
01:52 Reality Check: The Role of Consequences
03:00 Proactive Strategies in Action
04:17 Grocery Store Example: Setting Expectations
09:52 The Importance of Clarity and Roles
10:57 Contrasting Threats and Bribes
12:21 Real-Life Analogies: Why Bribes and Threats Fail
16:08 Building Habits and Skills Over Time
19:04 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!

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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!

Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.

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• Check out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!
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