Hi everyone,
I am a new mom to a beautiful 7-month-old baby and I am already starting to think about how I will discipline her as she grows into a toddler. I want to make sure that I am setting clear boundaries and rules while also being a loving and nurturing parent. I know that discipline is important for my child's development, but I am also aware that there are different ways to discipline that may work better for some children than others.
I would appreciate any advice or recommendations from experienced parents on what has worked well for them when it comes to disciplining their toddlers. Are there any particular strategies or techniques that you have found to be effective? When is the best time to start disciplining a child? And how can I make sure that I am not being too harsh or too lenient with my child?
Thank you in advance for your help!

Hello everyone,
As a father of two young children, I have found that one of the most effective ways to discipline them is to model the behaviour I want to see. Children are always watching and imitating their parents and caregivers, so it's important to exhibit the behaviours we want our children to display.
Another important aspect is establishing clear rules and boundaries while soliciting their input. Age-appropriate rules that align with the child's expected behaviour can help them to understand what is expected of them. Establishing these rules and boundaries with the child's input can help build their sense of independence and autonomy, and they are more likely to follow the rules when they help create them.
It's important to remember that discipline does not mean punishment, but rather guiding the child to understand the difference between right and wrong. Consequences ought to be appropriate for their behaviour, perhaps removing a toy or game for some time. This will not only help guide them to learn right from wrong, but they will also develop good decision-making skills.
To summarize, modelling good behaviour, establishing age-appropriate rules with the child's input and consequences that fit their behaviour will help guide your child and minimize acting out. It takes time and patience, but with a gentle and firm approach, children learn to make good choices.