How to Teach Your Toddler to Share Without the Tantrum

It's no fun when your kids don't share and one of them throws a tantrum over what seems like nothing, and this can be frustrating for parents. It can be hard to deal with, but there are some tricks that can help you teach your toddler to share without the tantrum.

 

Why is Sharing so Important?

It is important for toddlers to learn how to share. Sharing is an important life skill that teaches children to take turns and be considerate of others. It also helps them develop skills such as empathy, patience, and self-control.

Toddlers are often eager to explore their environment and they want everything they see. They might not understand why someone else might want a particular toy or food item. Sharing can be difficult for them because they don't have the same understanding of what other people need or want as adults do.

 

Some Tips on Teaching Toddlers to Share

The world is a small place and it is in the best interest of every toddler to learn how to share. Sharing is a social norm that is learned at a very young age. It can be difficult to teach toddlers to share their toys and other items, but there are some ways to make it easier.

1. Set up a play date - Invite your child’s friends over for an afternoon of playtime. Allow them to take turns with the toys and give them time to figure out how sharing works. This will teach your child that sharing is an important part of life.

2. Make it fun - The more kids are enjoying themselves, the more likely they are to want to share their toys with their friends. Try playing games like “I Spy” or “Simon Says” where whoever shares gets rewarded with a prize or points towards a goal, like getting ice cream after dinner!

3. Be patient - Toddlers have short attention spans and often need frequent breaks which offers a dilemma for parents. You cannot have them grasp the concept of sharing in one go, so just be consistent in reminding your kids the value of sharing.

4. Model it - Sharing can be taught in your everyday routine with your kids. You can have them see you divide an apple or an orange and each will have their parts including you.

If your kids refuse to share what they love after trying different approaches, take a breather and try again later. You might want to take a look at your child to see what could be causing such behavior. There's no one-size-fits-all approach with kids. All of them behave differently, so patience and acceptance is key.

 

5 Ways You Know Your Toddler is Ready To Share

1. They are able to put their items in a box or basket when they’re done playing with them.

2. They are able to take turns when it comes to sharing.

3. They are able to take care of their belongings without you having to remind them every time.

4. They are able to share with other kids that they don’t know very well.

5. They are not too upset when they don’t get what they want.

 

Teaching Kids How To Share Early Is Best For Everyone Involved!

Kids are naturally curious, and they want to explore the world around them. This is a great quality, but it can also be a challenge. Kids are not always aware of what’s appropriate to share with others, so they may share something that’s not okay to share.

Parents have an important role in teaching their children about sharing. They need to teach their kids how to share early! Sharing early can help kids feel more comfortable with sharing later on in life because they will have learned the rules of what is appropriate and what isn’t.

It can be hard to enforce sharing with your kids, but it'll be worth the effort in the long run. They'll start learning how to share on their own without outside help. So be consistent in teaching your kids how to share everyday.