Genius Parenting Hacks All Moms And Dads Need To Know About

Always Give Them Two Choices

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“Parents (or anyone who watches a toddler) understand that when you ask a toddler to do the simplest task, it can become a major ordeal. So instead of telling them what to do, give them two options instead.

Children love knowing they have some control over what they are doing. It gives them a chance to use their thinking and reasoning skills in a positive way. So instead of saying, ‘Please put on your pajamas and get ready for bed.’ You could try, ‘Which pajamas would you like to wear to bed tonight, your nightgown or your Dora jammies?'” —u/VersatilityMaster