It is important to get down to their level and understand that it is not the same to call their attention to the year than to the 3.
Nobody teaches us how to be dads and we all learn along the way, but what many dads do is teach limits and we try to educate our children equally, we treat a scolding at 3 years the same as a year and that will not be effective for get them to understand us. Therefore, experts comment that we must understand the degree of maturation of our little one to set clear limits and that they can understand.
For example, at one year of age , they are curious and natural explorers. And although your language is not fully developed, you can understand the meaning of the word ? No ?, but it will be difficult for you to control your impulses. It is best to speak to them with a firm tone of voice but without screaming, they learn by our gestures and attitudes or changes in tone.
At two years old, they are like a blender without a lid. Their way of communicating is always through their emotions, for them they are known as the? Terrible two years ?. It seems as if our limits are being measured or tested. It is best to avoid power struggles, avoid screaming and teach them to express their feelings, but without exploding with tantrums.
By age three, they are more independent and know how to control their emotions better. Now they understand the concept of cause and effect, that is, they learn about the consequences of their actions. At this stage it is important that you teach him how to manage frustration and explain responsibilities and above all recognize his effort rather than the result of something.
By age four, they already have more social skills that help them balance their emotions. His mind lives on fantasy and little lies may appear. It is best to channel your energy with activities that help you understand reality and fiction. If you talk to them, they will understand, always in a tone of voice that they understand that you are not angry but that you are serious.
At five years old, they understand the term limits perfectly and you must learn to channel their frustration looking for other alternatives that they understand, without forgetting the limits. They learn from us.