As a youth motivator, I have been asked to offer strategies aimed at toddlers so I'll start with the common problems of how to keep track of a precious Teddy or Blankie and how to get babay off the bottle. The obvious answer is not to let it out of the crib or bed. You can accomplish this easily by making it seem like it's your toddler's idea.
Ask your toddler if their blankie is special to them? They'll say yes.
Ask if they want someone take it or to lose it? They'll say no.
While standing over their crib or bed and sounding super concerned, ask, "Can you think of a safe place to leave blankie/teddy where it will never be lost, only you can cuddle it and no-one else can have it? They'll say yes and point to their bed.
If they don't, that's when you offer a great idea, "I know...how about right here in your very own bed...the safest place in the world?"
The result? Teddy/blankie will always be safe, clean and you will never have to worry about looking for it again. Remember you're in control and smarter than your child, so if your child is still insisting that he/she take it out of the crib, give them a firm two choices only....either leave it in the bed or you'll keep it in your bed for safe keeping (this would never do.) Problem solved and onto the next one...
Toddlers love their bottles and this presents another difficult time for parents when trying to get them from the bottle to the cup. Here is a simple and very effective strategy I used that often works within 24 hours! Each time your toddler asks for a bottle, ask if they'd like a cup. They'll say no. Give them the bottle but first sneak a few drops of tobacco sauce into it (you'll only need a few drops to slightly change the taste). They'll tell you that it tastes funny or say they don't like it. That is your cue to offer the cup of pure milk. They'll say yes, think it was their choice and you'll have just completed another important growth step!
http://www.confidentgirlsguys.com Monique Howat is a youth motivator specializing in self- esteem strategies and the founder of Confident Girls and Guys. She presents over 100 presentations each year and is recognized for her creative and motivating strategies that activate every workshop and inspire even the toughest audiences. These workshops include a highly applauded school workshops such as Leadership, Girls Strutting Beauty on the Inside and Guys Flexing From the Inside
Monique's engaging style and motivating workshops appeal to adults too. They include train the trainer, The Happiness workshop, Resiliency Plus and more strategy-filled workshops for adults and parents. Monique has been featured in e-zines, magazines and web pod-casts all over the world as well as contributed to them. Monique was Women of Success 2004, has been a guest on Canada AM and presents a regular segment on Rogers TV titled 'Motivate Your Kids!' Sign up for a free newsletter loaded with great advice and tips
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