Your 2-Year-Old: Nasty Habits

		Your child is 2 years old.   Wrong age?

		Hello from BabyCenter! Nasty Habits   Ever wonder where bad habits start? Whining, using "naughty" words, shrieking, sticking one's tongue out, hitting, and the like often begin by accident. It happens once — a bad word is overheard and repeated — and creates an instant strong reaction in you that makes your child think, "Wow! Let's do that again!" Ignoring minor misdeeds and calmly punishing major ones is the best way to nip unpleasant behavior in the bud. Read more about your 2-year-old » Quick Clicks   • Sore throat or swollen glands? Learn to tell the difference with our symptom guide.   • Two-year-olds and their imaginary friends   • Is your child getting the nutrients he needs? Preschool Primer   A good preschool program can help your child sharpen his social skills and develop a love for learning. But is it necessary?   • The advantages and disadvantages of preschool   • Signs your child is ready   • Get tips on finding the perfect preschool for your child   • How to make preschool work for your family Sponsor Links   Potty train with Pampers Easy Ups Create menus for your child BabyCenter recipe finder What's for lunch today? • for your child If you mix all your colors of paint together you get dark brown.   Share your own fun fact! »   Advertisement   Parent Tip   If I ask my daughter, "Hey, do you need to go potty?" I get nothing. But if I say, "Hey, do you want to read a book?" she says "Sure!" and I reply, "Okay, let's first go potty, then sit on the couch and read, okay?" This works every time. — Patty Visit your child's birth club » Have a great week! Linda Murray Editor in Chief and a BabyCenter mom Advertisement
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