Unit 5.5 Challenges with toddlers
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Toddlers can also be challenging to work with. You may encounter any or all of the following:
- Negativism
- Possessiveness
- Rigid adherence to routines
- Temper tantrums
As a toddler grows and develops new skills, their need to feel competent and to have some control over their life grows stronger. This streak of independence and negativism is a normal part of development and is not a reflection on parenting or caregiving abilities. Each child will display these behaviours at different ages, although the typical ages are between 18 months and 3 years. The intensity and duration of this phase will also vary from child to child.