How to Stop Toddlers From Whining
If there is one thing that can really drive a parent or child care provider up the wall, it is a toddler's whining. It may sound like nails on a chalkboard and can really get on your nerves. Follow these steps to stop toddlers from whining.
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Instructions
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Ignore the toddler's whining. If there is no response to their whining, they will eventually stop. You have to be really patient because it is a long process that is going to have to be repeated consistently until they get the point.
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Say to your child what you would prefer them to say and have them repeat it to you in a regular voice. Do not give your child what they want until they do this, then reward their non-whiny request.
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Put your toddler in time out every time that he whines and he will eventually get the point that whining is not appreciated. Limit the time outs to 1 minute for each year of age.
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Reward your toddler for not whining. For every whine-free day, give your toddler a sticker or a small piece of candy. Gradually advance to a whine-free week, then month. Soon enough she will realize that not whining is a lot more rewarding.
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Determine if the whining may be caused by something such as hunger, illness or being tired. This is often the case if your child is being unusually whiny.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that nothing happens overnight. This will take time. Be patient.
Do not respond to your toddler's whining with anger. The toddler may repeat the behavior because your frustration is better to them then no attention at all.
Comments
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nena4
Jan 15, 2010
Hi, I have a whining 4 year old, she has been whining since she was about 2! I have to say its got much better... with a combination of the following..... -rewarding her for not whining ( I put pine kernels in a jar..after 4 pine kernels she gets a prize... -I whine back to let her know what it sounds like, then she usually laughs and we both end up laughing, its slowly getting better. -I also found that if I give my daughter say 20 minutes attention when we get home from daycare then she usually gets on with playing by herself and not whining for attention....as that is what its all about in my view. Good luck - -
kathleens99
Apr 30, 2008
What do you suggest when the above doesn't work. I have a 4-year old girl and I already do these things; she is still whiny. However, I will add that she's not with me all the time, she goes to daycare and maybe by whining at the daycare she gets what she wants there...
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kathleens99
Apr 30, 2008
What do you suggest when the above doesn't work. I have a 4-year old girl and I already do these things; she is still whiny. However, I will add that she's not with me all the time, she goes to daycare and maybe by whining at the daycare she gets what she wants there...
