Successful Parenting
Fifteen months can be a challenging age. Your child is mastering movement and starting to display his independence. This can be difficult for both of you. You will notice that your toddler gets easily frustrated when things do not go his way. And it seems that he will push your buttons often – perhaps even on purpose. For example, your son may look over his shoulder to make sure that you are watching before he gets into mischief. This is his way of testing how his behavior can influence your reaction.
How you respond to his behavior can change how he acts. Instead of getting upset when he takes your cell phone, ignore or distract him. Then quietly put the phone out of reach.
Giving him attention for negative behavior just serves to make that behavior much more exciting to him. Instead, give him attention when he behaves well. Your attention and praise encourage positive behavior. The lack of attention to unwanted behavior will help stop it. As your child continues to learn through trial and error, you can help guide his behavior by being patient and consistent.
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