Is your child’s whining driving you crazy? Does he start crying over every little detail? When an individual is fasting during the day to only eat in the evening, it’s important to relax and save his or her time only for working, performing prayers and reading Qur’an, but when it comes to a child’s whining, it's unmanageable. Here are some details on how to manage your child’s whining like a pro.

Why Toddlers Whine?

Most parents experience their child’s whining when he’s between 1-4. Whining gets any individual angry causing them to surrender. The reason behind a toddler’s crying is that the child feels powerful and that it has a strong effect on his parents. Kids learn by experience that this is how they get attention.

Most parents in this situation react by whining back, yelling at their child. This, in turn, encourages their child to do it back, because it gets a reaction.

What to Do the Moment He Whines?

Be consistent: when your child pleads for something, don’t give up, as it reinforces his behavior. Giving up can stop your child for the moment, but on the long term he will get back to the same behavior again and again

Play it cool: make an effort to appear calm and not show negative emotions. When your child finds no reaction, he’ll try to look for better ways to communicate his needs. React to whining with compassion rather than annoyance.

How to Stop Him From Whining Once and For All?

Be patient. knowing that it won’t happen overnight will help you stay on track and not give up.

Make sure that he knows how to act nicely. Some kids when they make a behavior, they don’t even know that it’s wrong or that it bothers the surrounding people. So, make sure to teach him how to behave instead of criticizing.

Understand your child’s needs. He may whine because he has some needs. For instance, when a child is tired, hungry, or sleepy, he tends to cry more. Your child may cry because he lacks attention and connection. This may change his mood and make him more likely to cry whenever he needs something.

Praise him when he uses his normal voice. Parents always remember to spot the negative behavior, but they forget to praise the positive ones. Saying stuff like, “I love your voice”, or praising him for being polite when go out will really help to change your little one’s behavior.

What are some methods you use that have worked with your child?

Resources:

Parents.com - How to Stop Your Child's Whining

Psychology Today - 5 Great Ways to Respond to Kids' Whining