{"id":19444,"date":"2021-01-27T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T18:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/?p=19444"},"modified":"2021-04-16T08:29:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-16T16:29:01","slug":"why-its-important-to-give-your-toddler-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2021\/01\/27\/why-its-important-to-give-your-toddler-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important to Give Your Toddler Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-19448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20476a-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"giving toddlers choices\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20476a-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20476a-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20476a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your toddler \u2013 strong-willed or not \u2013 has thoughts and wants of their own. Sometimes, they won\u2019t align with yours. Still, it\u2019s important for your toddler to have the opportunity to express their opinions and have some control during daily tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving toddlers choices helps them learn how to express opinions and have some control over their daily tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of providing choices include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving them some control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding power-struggles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching cause and effect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping them gain confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips for offering toddlers choices:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid too many options. Stick to two or three.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer clear and simple choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure choices are age-appropriate, like picking what to wear or what to play with.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, giving your toddler choices is simple: Do you want cheese or yogurt with your lunch? But even the simplest of choices have multiple benefits for both of you, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Giving your toddler some control.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and caregivers are the leaders and guiders in the relationship with a toddler. However, it\u2019s often more productive (and peaceful) to work as a partner with your toddler instead of a boss. When you offer developmentally-appropriate choices, you can avoid power-struggles and nurture the first steps towards independence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be sad watching your little one blossom into a little person who needs you less, but making decisions is a skill they\u2019ll use throughout their life. Small choices, such as picking which shirt to wear to daycare, is where it starts. Giving them even a little decision-making control plants a seed of empowerment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoiding the need to give in.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering options gives <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perks, too. We\u2019ve all been there: You set up an art activity for your toddler only for them to throw a tantrum because they wanted you to read them a story. Rather than feeling like you need to end the tantrum by giving in, you could prevent it by offering a choice to begin with. As you give more choices in everyday activities, you may notice fewer battles stirring between you and your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/03\/11\/understanding-your-childs-unique-temperament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>strong-willed toddler<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Teaching cause and effect.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways for children of any age to learn what happens after they make a choice is by having the freedom to make that choice. Every time your toddler chooses one option over another, they\u2019ll learn what happens next. Practice makes perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Helping them gain confidence.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toddler\u2019s decision-making can also lead to a confidence boost that\u2019s crucial for their age. They see that their opinions matter to you, which can bolster <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/04\/12\/raising-a-resilient-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>self-esteem<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a big way. Over time, supporting your child\u2019s confidence leads to a desire to try new things, an ability to manage peer pressure, and staying calm in anxiety-producing situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering Choices to Toddlers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toddler\u2019s personality will guide you toward figuring out how to provide choices in a way that works for both of you. Here are a few tips that can also help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid giving too many options. Stick to two or three, which makes choosing a little less overwhelming for little ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to simple questions with clear choices. For example, say, \u201cDo you want to play with your instruments or listen to music?\u201d rather than \u201cDo you want to listen to a song?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer safe choices and alternatives. If your toddler is determined to run from room to room, for example, you can say, \u201cLet\u2019s go outside. Do you want to play soccer or ride your tricycle?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure choices are age-appropriate. Toddlers can handle simple decisions, like picking what to wear, what healthy foods to eat, and what to play with.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toddler may be little, but they\u2019re gaining independence! Learning how to make decisions is an important part of growing up. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2017\/07\/24\/encouraging-your-toddlers-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Here are other ways you can encourage your toddler\u2019s independence<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your toddler \u2013 strong-willed or not \u2013 has thoughts and wants of their own. Sometimes, they won\u2019t align with yours. 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