Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

The Best Way to Encourage Toddler Manners

Nov 18, 2020

Discover effective strategies for nurturing manners in toddlers while respecting their developmental stages. Learn how to balance setting limits and encouraging self-expression to foster a healthy family environment. Explore the intriguing reasons behind toddlers' reluctance to engage socially and how understanding their perspective can build confidence. This insightful discussion offers guidance on creating a supportive atmosphere that allows little ones to thrive in social interactions without feeling pressured.

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Young children may struggle with social greetings due to their sensitivity, requiring a pressure-free environment to feel safe and understood.

Modeling warm, respectful behavior without demanding actions helps children develop genuine social skills and understand social cues naturally.

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Understanding Child Communication

Young children often struggle with saying hello or goodbye because they do not have the same social filters as adults. Their responses are rooted in sensitivity and vulnerability, making the act of greeting someone feel intimidating. Unlike adults, who might exchange pleasantries out of habit, children are more honest and emotionally present, which can make these interactions feel like a significant challenge. Acknowledging this developmental stage can help parents foster an environment of trust where children feel safe and understood enough to engage in social interactions at their own pace.

Nurturing Manners in Toddlers Through Respectful Parenting

2min

Understanding Toddler Social Engagement

17min

A parent is concerned that her 2.5-year-old won’t say hello or goodbye to adults, including people he’s familiar with like neighbors and teachers. This mom says that she's tried to encourage her son's manners through modeling. She also once coaxed him to say goodbye to his teacher, but he refused. Since that time, he's become even more resistant and sometimes yells at people not to talk to him. At this point, she says, “It would even be fine if he ignored people" rather than yelling. She’s hoping Janet has some insight into what’s going on with her son and how she can help him get in the habit of politely greeting adults.

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