Young children have difficulty expressing themselves and are easily frustrated when they cannot convey what they want. When they get tired, sleepy, or hungry, they misbehave. When not properly and promptly addressed, these acts can easily turn into behavior problems. If these issues get too overwhelming, just stay calm and address them in the right way.

Here are 5 effective ways to deal with a grumpy child:

Spend quality time with your child

Moody or not, a child needs to feel loved and cared for by his parents. One of the best things you can do to help improve behavior is to spend quality time with your child every day; an emotional connection and consistent positive attention will help your child feel safe at home and will be less likely to misbehave.

Get into a sleep routine.

Another reason most children feel cranky is because they are too tired. Most of the time, young children tend to sleep less than is recommended for their age. To make sure they get enough sleep, implement a strict sleep schedule and turn off the lights on the spot. Remember, a well-rested toddler is a well-behaved child.

Have clearly defined routines

Children love to follow routines and if they have a clear one to follow, they are less likely to feel grumpy and misbehave. If you have an established routine to wake up, to bathe, to eat, to go to sleep, etc., it will not cost you to call them for dinner or convince them that it is time to sleep because they know it is a routine.

Teach them to “collaborate”

It is ideal that from the beginning children already understand the concept of home and family. Let your child know that for a home to run smoothly, all members of the family must collaborate: each member, including them, must have their share of “contribution” (not housework!) To the home.

By understanding this, a child will feel important and responsible, and he knows that being in a bad mood is not being responsible.

Teach them to solve problems

Many young children misbehave because they want your attention (usually because they need to find out something or need help with something) and if you don’t give them what they ask for, they will misbehave and throw a tantrum.

Teaching them to be more independent, solve problems, and find resolutions for themselves is a good way to improve behavior.

Here are 5 effective ways to deal with a grumpy child!