Return to article: How to Encourage a Toddler to Use Good Manners
on 11/22/2005 You yourself must first realize the importance of good manners and set the example. If your child doesn't see you respecting others, he or she will grow to be rude to everyone including you. It's important that they learn and understand young.
on 11/22/2005 Correct your toddler's mistakes but also your own and your spouse's, and always do it respectfully and constructively! This shows it's important that everyone use good manners and that everyone makes mistakes! Read "Polite Elephant" by Richard Scarry.
on 11/22/2005 Say "thank you" every time your baby/toddler gives you something willingly (e.g. a toy or a hug). It works! We have done this for months and now our 20-month-old says "thank you" whenever someone gives her something she wants.
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