Re: Toddler and stairs


Well, now dd2 refuses to go up or down the stairs herself and throws a
huge tantrum every single time we're coming down the stairs (I guess its
mostly coming down that she doesn't like doing on her own now that I
think about it) and I ask her to come on her own. I offer to hold
hands, to support her if needed, but she is getting heavy and needs to
stop depending on me for rides every time. What is a good strategy for
managing this?

Turn it into a game....obviously not a racing game!

You could try some reverse psychology, telling her that she had better
not come down the stairs otherwise you'll be very cross. This will only
work if she knows you're teasing which she may be a little young for.

When you have some time, take it in turns. First time down you carry
her, then go back up and she goes down by herself. This should increase
her confidence.

Ease her into it, by telling her that in the morning she comes down
herself and then you'll carry her the rest of the day. Praise her lots
when she comes down, telling her what a big girl she is etc etc.

Drop the whole thing for a week and then reintroduce without any
mention of previous problems.

Move to a bunglow.

Mary Ann

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