Annoying things that toddlers do that are actually good for them

Changing behavior in toddlers can be really challenging for parenting. Sudden mood swing, start saying no to things, showing no self-control, these are some of the behavior that can really get on to your nerves. But there is a silver lining to everything. Learn about aggravating toddler’s behavior that are actually really important to your child’s cognitive and emotional development

Making mess of things

Toddlers make mess of everything and if they are not then you need to worry. Researchers says that mashing chocolate all over the face and smashing yogurt into his hair can be very educational. Kids who make a mess with their food are able to learn the words associated with them more quickly and easily, this gives them a chance to communicate with the things, feel them and generate more curiosity. So, don’t panic when you see you toddler making a mess, take deep breathes and think that its helping them in their development.

Insist on repeating the same book again and again

Reading same book and hearing the same music again and again helps them to memorize them and sticking it to their memory for a life time. If also helps them in speech development, because humans try to murmur the same things if it sounds familiar.

Throw tantrums

Tantrum is probably the worst things parents don’t want to deal with of a growing toddler. Don’t feel ashamed if this is happening at a public place – friend’s place, play school in front of other toddlers, or while eating. Frustration is not good for kids and understand that your child is at the initial stage in their journey to develop people’s skill and coping mechanism.

Refuse to stay still and quiet

Wandering all over the house and turning the house upside down with the noise and screaming, Moms stay calm, and stop pulling your hair out, there is a good chance that once he is tired, he may be able to sleep in peace and you can also get your beauty nap. Moreover, your kids won’t struggle to maintain the healthy weight later in his life.

Cling to you

Who doesn’t need a break, talking to your friends, going on a date with your hubby, taking care of yourself, but your toddler is like a sticking bee who never leaves you alone. This can be really irritating sometimes but understand that clinging to their mother and father is their way to feel safe and secure in life and assures that they are in safe hands and someone is there to fulfill their needs. This also allows them to develop confidence in communicating with you when they are in uneasy situation and any stage of life.

Learn more about babies development like why babies cry when someone unknown to them holds them.

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