It can be so frustrating when your toddler won't do what you ask. ⁣ ⁣ But before you get too frustrated, consider whether your child *can't do it* or *won't do it*. ⁣ ⁣ Most often, the answer is that your child can't developmentally manage what is being asked of him or her. This is especially true when you factor in a child's temperament and where he or she is in the day's routines (i.e bedtime, naptime, dinnertime.) ⁣ ⁣ When your expectations are realistic, you can manage misbehaviour in more loving, insightful, and effective ways. ⁣ ⁣ So next time your toddler doesn't do what you want, take a step back and consider whether it's really developmentally appropriate. ⁣ ⁣ Here are a few common misconceptions:⁣ ⁣ ✔️most parents think a toddler can resist the impulse to do something forbidden. However, these abilities don’t develop until 3.5-4 years. ⁣ ✔️most parents expect a toddler to share and take turns. However, these skills don’t develop until 3 - 4 years. ⁣ ⁣ Let’s keep developing realistic expectations, so our actions match our child’s abilities. ⁣ ⁣ Are you stuck in the calm-then-explode cycle? Want to learn how to tame tantrums without losing your temper? Discover the proven E.A.S.Y. method. ⁣ Get a FREE audio lesson. ⁣ Link in bio⁣ ⁣ #motherhoodintheraw #momlifestyle #ohheymamas ⁣#letthembelittle #ig_motherhood⁣ #firsttimemom #toddlertantrums ⁣#toddler ⁣ #toddlermomlife #toddlermom ⁣#pregnant ⁣#toddleractivities #toddlers ⁣ #toddlerhood #toddlersofinstagram ⁣#mumslife #mumsofinsta ⁣ #mumbloggers ⁣#toddlerlife ⁣#toddlers ⁣ #toddlerhood ⁣ ⁣#kids #mommyblog #fifteenmonthsold #18monthsold #15monthsold ⁣ #16monthsold #17monthsold⁣ ⁣ ⁣