Do:

• Be consistent: Toddlers learn from repetition.
• Be firm: Let them know by your voice and facial expression that you mean what you say.
• Be kind: Reassure your toddler after his fits are finished.
• Be realistic: Don't put unrealistic demands on your toddler. Time out for an hour, for instance, is too long.

Don't

• Yell: Toddlers will not understand any better if you yell. It only frightens them.
• Plead: This brings you down to their whining level.
• Underestimate: If you keep your directions simple, toddlers are able to understand what you want from them at a very early age.