5 Engaging Toddler Parenting Tips to Make Daily Routines Easier and More Joyful

If you’re a parent to a preschooler who is full of life and excitement and is intrigued about anything and everything, asking you endless “why” and “how” questions, you are not alone. Running after your child can be an endless adventure and yes, extremely exhausting at times. We, at Dibber, understand the joys and challenges of raising high-energy young children and are more than happy to aid you in building better routines and creating more meaningful moments with your child, every step of this wonderful journey called parenting. 

In this article, we've gathered some toddler parenting tips and tricks to enable you to raise your child, just the way you want. These behavioural parenting suggestions for preschoolers can guarantee that their creativity and discovery are directed in the proper direction. 

1. Polish Their Communication Skills

Toddlers' interpersonal skills are crucial to build healthy relationships, both at home and in their school later. When they start attending preschool, they will get along better with other children and their educators if they can communicate clearly. Reading age-appropriate books together, singing nursery rhymes, and talking with them on a day-to-day basis will help build their vocabulary, along with their social confidence. 

2. Motivate Them to Practice Active Listening

We are all aware that a child's inquisitiveness may be tricky to manage. However, they will be required to participate in a variety of activities and pay attention in a classroom setting, including listening to the educator’s explanations and instructions. Their ability to listen well will enable them to participate enthusiastically in a variety of preschool activities and improve focus, calmness, and teamwork. 

3. Encourage Them to be Independent

Whether it is cleaning their hands after playtime, letting them choose their clothes for the day, or wiping their face after a meal – start small. These seemingly little acts and everyday moments foster accountability, independence, responsibility, and a feeling of achievement. Your child will eventually not only be more ready for preschool but will also instil a sense of self-reliance and independence. 

4. Create a Routine Your Toddler Will Love

Contrary to popular belief, toddlers love routine; a regular schedule for the variety of activities they engage in daily, which includes eating, sleeping, playing, and snacking. A predictable schedule will help you effectively manage your own time, in addition to teaching your child discipline, value of structure, and aiding them gain a sense of security while reducing toddler tantrums. The fact that you won't have to chase your child around every day for meals or bedtime is another benefit. 

5. Refrain From Treating Them Like an Adult

As adults, it is sometimes extremely tempting to expect your young one to also behave like any grown-up would. But never forget to remind yourself, from time to time, that they are still figuring out our ever-evolving world. Be patient with them, allow them the space to make mistakes, and always celebrate their efforts, whether big or small. Don't expect them to grasp everything you say right away. Allow them to study at their own pace, make learning fun, and be patient. 

Although raising and parenting a preschooler can feel like a triathlon, it is also a lot of fun and surprises, and you, as a parent or caregiver, are doing way better than you think you are. You may find it challenging to keep up with your child's curiosity and activity levels at times, but you must be fully aware that they couldn't have asked for better parents. Trust your parenting style and refer to these toddler parenting tips from Dibber International Preschools, when you want to turn everyday chaos into meaningful connections and strong conviction. You're doing a fantastic job, we know that!