Behavioral Trait of your 3-5 years child

·         My daughter still insists on using her dummy all the time. Does it matter?

Your child using the dummy all the time can interfere with her speech development because it will make your daughter have fewer opportunities to speak. Leave the dummy at home so your child can’t have it. When you are successful in doing that, you can restrict it to bedtime.

·         My child drags his teddy bear around with him all the time and throws a tantrum if he leaves it anywhere. Is this normal?

 

The use of comfort toys at this stage of a child’s life is normal. Psychologists call it “transitional objects”. Your child will stop this with time when he finally finds out that there is no security in the object meanwhile don’t make fun of him or try to wrench away is toy.

    My child cries and clings to me when I try to drop her at the nursery. What can I do?

Not all children become independent and self –reliant at the same age. Some children feel they need their parent presence all the time. So give your child the security she wants. Always say goodbye and always be back on time as you promised. Give your child all the attention when you can and try to address any triggers for her anxiety.

 

·         My child bites when she is frustrated. How should I handle this behavior?

Biting at this stage is wrong and your child should know that. When she bites, remove her from her victim and say to her “No, biting hurts” but don’t make an unnecessary fuss about it. Kindly give attention to her victim. Whatever you do, don’t bite back. It is cruel, for this will teach your child that biting is ok.

·         Why are my twins naughty?

 

Twins unwanted behaviour is common. Try to make time for each of them by talking to them individually, and read to them separately if the need arises. Let the have their own toys, clothes,and other things as this helps their development as  individuals socially.

Twins can benefit from time spent away from each other. See if any friends can invite one of your twins at a time to play. You can also consider some individual sessions at playgroup.

Credit: your child, year by year