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What Do You Do If Toddler-ese Doesn’t
Work?
Toddler-ese is highly effective, but no single technique works 100
percent of the time. So, if you have tried the FFR +Toddler-ese and
your child is still in orbit:
• First, make sure you did it right: If you missed your toddler’s
sweet spot (too many words, too much or too little feeling, etc.)
your toddler may keep on yelling. Try repeating her feelings
again (three to eight times, depending on her age and level of
upset) in your best Toddler-ese to see if that will make her
whining abate.
• Next, consider another strategy: If she’s crying, but not being
disruptive, try offering a hug, a quick solution to the upset, or
kind ignoring (see
this page
). However, if she’s so mad that she’s
breaking the rules, she may need a consequence (like a time-
out, see
this page
).
The FFR +Toddler-ese: The Perfect Consolation
Gift!

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Interestingly, this approach often calms toddlers even when we don’t give
them what they’re screaming for. That’s because the caring and respect we
show by speaking with the FFR +Toddler-ese is a gigantic consolation
prize.
Here’s what I mean: We must all learn that there will be thousands of
things we want in life that we’ll never get. That’s disappointing, but we
all eventually learn to deal with it. However, a much greater
disappointment is to be deprived of the kindness, sympathy, and respect
of the people we love.
Mastering Toddler-ese
Practice Toddler-ese When Your Child Is in a Good
Mood
When your tot asks you for something (that you’re happy to give), repeat
his request using your best Toddler-ese. For example:
Your one-year-old opens her mouth and points up to your