{"id":5627,"date":"2020-01-16T03:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=5627"},"modified":"2021-01-19T07:08:49","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T15:08:49","slug":"why-do-toddlers-whine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2020\/01\/16\/why-do-toddlers-whine\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Toddlers Whine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20307a.jpg\" alt=\"Why do toddlers whine\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20307a.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20307a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/20307a-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p>There are very few noises in the world that are less irksome than a child\u2019s whine. Most parents would rather listen to an orchestra of soup slurping and car alarms than hear their child whine while making a request. But where did this cacophonous half-talk-half-cry speak come from? And why do toddlers love to communicate in this manner? Turns out, they have some pretty good reasons!<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlers actually have some good reasons for why they whine!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They whine because:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>It\u2019s a survival skill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They utilize whining to get what they need such as comfort or resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>It\u2019s often reinforced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A caregiver will most likely stop what they\u2019re doing and direct their attention to a whining child.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>They use it to test boundaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When they whine, they typically get what they want.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it\u2019s perfectly okay to ask your toddler to use their big kid voice when they have the energy to do so, they don\u2019t need comfort or resources, or if they\u2019re pushing limits (eg. asking to stay up late or begging for an extra cookie).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Reasons Toddlers Whine<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Whining is a survival skill. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Notice that her whine will often make an appearance when she\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysparks.com\/2019\/02\/27\/the-role-of-sleep-in-baby-toddler-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tired<\/a>, hungry, thirsty, or overwhelmed. When she was a baby, she would cry when she needed comfort or resources. Now, whining is utilized in the same way. She\u2019ll often use her whiney voice because she doesn\u2019t have the energy to be a big girl at that moment and she really needs something. If you think about it, it\u2019s actually a pretty smart maneuver! Because adults dislike the sound of whining, a toddler will normally get an immediate reaction if she whines. Which brings us to point #2.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Whining is often reinforced.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, whining gets us what we want! Even adults whine every now and then to get what they want. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/why-kids-whineand-what-to_b_5447189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research<\/a> shows us that we are particularly sensitive to high-pitched, ups and downs in speak (aka whining). Most will describe whining as \u201cdisruptive\u201d and \u201cdisturbing\u201d. When a child whines, more than likely, a parent or caregiver will stop what they\u2019re doing and direct their attention to the whiner.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Whining is used to test boundaries.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A third reason why toddlers whine is to test their boundaries. You might notice that your toddler isn\u2019t tired, just had a snack, and seems to be in perfectly good shape to use her big girl voice, then BAM! The whine hits you when you least expect it. She understands that when she reaches for that baby voice, she\u2019s probably going to get what she wants. She\u2019s exercising her right to have some power around the house and she\u2019s pretty sure she can obtain it with the art of the whine.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Great Reasons! How Do We Stop It?<\/h2>\r\n<p>So now we know that toddlers aren\u2019t whining with the sole purpose of driving us crazy and they actually have some solid reasons for it. But how do we get them to stop? The key is to consider where the whine is coming from and then react in an appropriate way.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are two main paths to take when a toddler whines: (1) breathe deep, deal with the whining, and provide whatever it is that she needs such as resources, comfort, or support. And (2) stop the whine dead in its tracks and politely ask her to repeat herself in her big girl voice.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some situations that help you choose a path:<\/p>\r\n<p>When to breathe deeply and provide resources, comfort, and support:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>She\u2019s exhausted, hungry, tired, thirsty, or completely overwhelmed<\/li>\r\n<li>She needs some extra positivity<\/li>\r\n<li>She needs to connect with you<\/li>\r\n<li>She needs to express an emotion such as sadness, disappointment, or anger<\/li>\r\n<li>She\u2019s stressed about what\u2019s happening in her environment (e.g. negativity or conflicts in the home or a change in routine that\u2019s making her feel insecure.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>When to politely ask her to use her big girl voice:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>She has the energy to be a big girl<\/li>\r\n<li>She\u2019s doesn\u2019t need resources such as food, milk, or comfort<\/li>\r\n<li>She\u2019s begging for something she doesn\u2019t necessarily need at the moment (e.g. she wants a toy, and extra cookie, or to stay up past her bedtime.)<\/li>\r\n<li>She\u2019s testing boundaries<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Remember that when you find yourself these situations that call for her big girl voice, it\u2019s important to be consistent! If you know that she\u2019s capable of communicating in a better way, it\u2019s certainly okay to ask her to do so. Sooner or later, she\u2019ll notice that her whining is losing its magic and you\u2019ll hear her big girl voice more and more often.<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are very few noises in the world that are less irksome than a child\u2019s whine. 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