Tips for Responding to Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers - CDC

This CDC guide explains how parents’ attention and responses can influence toddlers’ and preschoolers’ behavior. It describes using praise, rewards, clear expectations, and consistent consequences. A five-step example walks parents through identifying unsafe behavior, giving a warning, following through, explaining the consequence, and returning to positive communication. The guidance also addresses maintaining connection and helping children manage emotional reactions.

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