Never Do This If You Want Your Child to Follow Directions

[@EmmaHubbard]

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[@justrosy5]

We need this for our politicians.

[@marydanielle7183]

My toddler doesn’t whine she just pushes me away and continue playing 😂 it’s going to be a fun time over here

[@kiefershanks4172]

My daughter is 22 months and she is usually pretty good at listening. But getting her attention is hard at times. I tried your technique of getting her attention and asked her "Luna, put your block in the box" while pointing at the box where they go. She instantly knew what to do and did it. Wow. Great advice Emma. Thanks

[@EmmaHubbard]

Wow I am so impressed you have already tried it! Hopefully getting her attention becomes a little easier!

[@janinem5196]

This is great. As a young mom I always added the word "please" to each instruction. And added "thank you" into the praise at the end. I'll be doing this with my 1 y/o granddaughter soon as well.

[@Mike13684]

This video was released at such a great time for my wife and I after this past week😂😂

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂 Hopefully it helps!

[@PieceOfIslam]

Same here lol

[@valdius85]

I’m a grownup and I still don’t like it when my wife asks a question when she wants me to do a simple task. 😂❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂

[@janet840]

Thanks god for this! I worked at a childcare facility for a while and couldn't understand how asking a child to do something turned into "do you want to pick it up?" The child has a choice to do it instead of listening to their teacher. It was difficult to have a child pick after themselves since at home the parents gave them choices.

[@ajb.822]

Yeah. I grew up with several younger siblings, and since we were homeschooled by my teens, and also all dairy farmer together, I was m/l in charge of them much of the time. My Dad was pretty "old school" but could be randomly touchy about things, esp. coming from someone who's not him, so he didn't like it if I sounded to commanding-ish, even tho he also expected obedience what-not from youngers towards olders.. . So, I adjusted gradually since then to say it more like "would you please" , and with my siblings honestly that was usually totally fine. They knew it was a command &/or real need in middle of farm chores, and no big deal although for me, in middle of hectic work ( & being held overly responsible for too much) sometimes didn't really have time & energy for making it "pretty" vrs. a simple command in a decent tone of voice, which I think most of us were fine with.. 🤷🙄. Anyway, now, we have a child ( 12, boy) of friends, sorta unofficial foster kid situation, staying with us indefinitely at moment ( don't worry, courts are involved). He is a game- playing, button-pushing lil guy w tons of energy. Having to be very clear and firm and bossy, while also cheerful, calm and as casual as I can, while he still either acts innocent or offended or whatever at the slightest whim.. . Wish I had farm work here to use up some more of that energy he spends on drama and mind games... . (Figuring it out, doing what I can.. ).

[@hcll2495]

This video came right on time! Thank you! 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Perfect!

[@kerenguzman-official8897]

This video is just in time Emma! Thank you! ❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@the_corinthians_twelve_teacher]

Thank you Emma! I'm going to practice this!

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@saramckenna1647]

Thank you for all the great information. I have been following your channel for a while and I just wanted to let you know if you were not aware of your head tilts towards your hair parted side and that could strain your neck.

[@EmmaHubbard]

I actually noticed that I tilt my head recently when I was reviewing a video. Currently, I don't have a strain but will be mindful of it from now on.

[@Blue-e9h7k]

Ma'am please make a video on does it affects the development of the baby if the baby refuses to sleep on crib or bed or on floor but will sleep in lap . Also why babies refuses to sleep on crib but will sleep in lap.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! It doesn't affect their development. It can just be hard on you as the parents (as it can be extremely tiring) and dangerous for them (if you fall asleep while holding them). They often sleep on you because that's how they have learnt to fall asleep. To move away from this, we need to help them learn how to fall asleep in the crib.

[@Blue-e9h7k]

@@EmmaHubbard Thank you ma'am

[@Blue8spiral]

Babies need to feel that their parents and source of protection are nearby and they also thrive off of physical touch. Feeling an adult breathing and their heart rate can help regulate a baby's breathing and heart rate. Babies, especially under 1 year, are not meant to sleep alone. Let your baby sleep on you. Try baby wraps so you can carry them around while getting things done.

[@sanakhan-mm8me]

Hi! How to make them listen, when they might be having some feeling ,can't share properly, and watching TV like they can't hear ,understand, come to you.

[@clo2583]

Can your 2 year old put on her own shoes already?

[@EmmaHubbard]

She can! 😀

[@nawudosaluwa8864]

Yes she can

[@wisdomofthewolf]

Yes