How to Not Get Mad When Your Kid Makes a Big Mess

Video Transcript

"Have you ever wondered how to not get mad when your child makes a mess? First thing I think you need to do. Hi I'm Dr. Donna with some tips on that. First thing I think you need to do is take a deep breath. Don't run to the mess, don't yell, don't scream. Realize that accidents and messes are going to happen in toddler-hood or with any child for that matter. Just take a deep breath and approach it as a learning opportunity for your child. When a child makes a mess encourage them to help you clean it up. Don't find yourself like I just was, cleaning up the mess. Let them be responsible and accountable for the mess. Teach them that they made the mess, they will need to help you clean it up. Some parents are big into taking pictures of their child when they make a mess, which I think is great, because you can use that later on to show them "Look how cute you looked with all that milk all over your face" or whatever. But you don't want to show them that that's a way to be rewarded too, to have their picture taken. Other thing you want to do is teach children that accidents happen. But to prevent accidents if they pay attention to what they're doing. If they're pouring the milk if they're scooping something out. If they're paying attention accidents are less likely to happen. I'm Dr. Donna with some tips on helping you stay cool in a mess. Good luck."