How to "Turn Down the Volume" for Your Child: Tips for Parents Who Are Already Overwhelmed by Kids' Chatter

25.05.2024 20:00

Young mothers often make two diametrically opposed complaints: that the child does not speak, and that the baby chatters incessantly.

Today we propose to discuss the second situation: what to do if you are constantly followed by a little chatterbox who does not have “mute” and “volume down” buttons?

Accept it

Humility is the key to success for parents of children aged 2.5 to 4 years who talk non-stop. If the little ones do not have enough words, they can make different sounds, but they cannot remain silent.

In such cases, it helps to realize that this is a temporary stage of development that will pass with time. With age, children will learn to express their thoughts silently, to themselves.

Use your child's energy to good use

You can redirect your child's energy, for example, with the help of active games. Even if you are at home, play active games for 10 minutes, for example, run around the room after each other. This will lift your mood and the child will be silent for a while.

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Of course, you can keep the dialogue going by asking your child questions. Children think outside the box, and their stories can be interesting.

Introduce your child to the rules

Think about and tell your child the rules in advance - when he is allowed to make noise and distract you with conversations, and when he needs to be silent.

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Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Accept it
  2. Use your child's energy to good use
  3. Introduce your child to the rules