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Summary: Encourage a toddler to use good manners by setting an good example. Discover how to teach good manners to toddlers with expert tips from a licensed psychotherapist in this free video about early childhood development.
Donna Williams is a Licensed Psychotherapist, and she has her PhD in Early Childhood Education and Development, a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Education. Williams...read more
"Have you ever wondered how to teach your child good manners? Hi, I'm Dr. Donna with some advice on how to teach good manners. First thing is, children are not born with good manners. It's something that you have to teach as a parent. You have to show good manners yourself. Don't expect your child to be polite if you're not polite. If you're rude, they're going to be rude. Also, always encourage your child to use good manners, no matter who they're speaking to. At restaurants, at home, with friends, good manners are a must at all times. When a child does a bad behavior or a rude comment or a rude behavior, or bad manners, I should say, point it out. Let them know, just to say that they're rude, is not enough. A child has to understand what they were rude about. Also, point out good behaviors. When somebody else is doing a good behavior or reward them. Great job on saying please and thank you. Also, don't make excuses for your child. When he or she thinks that I don't have to say hello today, because I don't feel well. If your child hears you say that, they will rise to that expectation and not expect to have good manners at all. So, good luck. Teach your child on how to have good manners. Start with yourself, be polite."
eHow Article: How to Encourage a Toddler to Use Good Manners