Why Toddlers Don't Follow Directions
“My toddler just won’t listen to me! And don’t even get me started on how they don’t follow directions.”
If I had a dollar for every time I heard a parent navigating the toddler years say this…
But here’s the thing.
Hearing isn’t the same as listening. They hear you, promise.
They are choosing not to do what you want them to do. And this is the big distinction. When you say ‘listen’ you mean ‘do what I want’.
Sometimes, you’ll need to use different words; to use intentional language to get their brain to pay closer attention.
Sometimes, it will be as easy at getting their undivided attention before asking them to take action.
And sometimes, they will just plain refuse and you’ll need an entirely different set of communication strategies.
Listen to the full episode Why Toddlers Don't Follow Directions! (1 Tip to Help Them Listen) to learn more about how to connect before you expect and be able to smile as you notice your child listening more!
Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed is mom to three girls, a Vermont based Early Childhood Educator, Collaborative Parenting Coach, and the founder of Core4Parenting. She is the passionate mastermind behind the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™, a birth-to-five, soul and science based framework that empowers toddler parents and educators to turn tantrums into teachable moments. Through keynotes, teacher training, and her top-ranking podcast, Transforming the Toddler Years, she’s teaching the 5 Executive Functioning Skills kids need to navigate our ever-changing world.
Subscribe to my newsletter - The Core4Connector
Check your inbox every Monday at 11am EST for Collaborative Parenting stories and direct links to weekly Podcast episodes.
We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information, for any reason.
