This Mistake Teaches Your Toddler to Whine

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This video from Emma Hubbard explains how parents can break the cycle of toddler whining by understanding and adjusting their responses. The core idea is that unintentionally, parents often reinforce whining by giving in when a child escalates from a calm request to a whiny one. The video outlines two main scenarios: when a child first asks calmly then whines, and when they immediately start whining. For the first, if possible, meet the calm request immediately to reinforce positive communication; if not, acknowledge their calm voice and set a clear, consistent boundary about when you can help. For the second scenario, the advice is to encourage the child to use a "normal" or "calm" voice by stating you can't understand them while they're whining, and then only giving them what they want once they use that calm voice. Ultimately, the video emphasizes consistent reinforcement of calm communication to teach toddlers that it is the most effective way to get their needs met.