- Use a bag of frozen marshmallows for ouchies (works really well, as you give them one after they calm down)
- Toddler has cottoned onto the idea that if he is hurt he will get a marshmallow
- Toddler ransacks the freezer on a daily basis to find said marshmallows
- Today it happens again
- Remind Toddler that the frozen marshmallows are for ouchies
- Toddler throws themselves on the floor and cries "Ouch! It Hurts! Foot Sore!"
- Try not to smile and tell Toddler that you know they aren't hurt
- Toddler replies "Sore, sore foot" (this kid is either going to be a soccer player or an actor)
- Put marshmallows away
- Toddler tries to get marshmallows again
- Get mesh feeder out, put piece of ice in it and give to Toddler
- Toddler has forgotten about the marshmallows (for now...)
Monday, January 30, 2017
How To: Distract a Toddler from the marshmellows
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