Taking action

• Take the time to talk to your partner and discuss your discipline style.

• Be prepared for your toddler to swing between periods of calm (equilibrium) and chaos (disequilibrium).

• Develop strategies for gaining cooperation from your toddler that will help avoid toddler meltdowns.

• Decide which battles you’ll take on with your toddler.

• Spend time teaching your toddler life skills to increase their independence and self-esteem.

• Establish a routine for your toddler’s daily activities.

• Create a toddler timetable to act as a prompt for activities you can play with them.