How can you train your one year old nephew??

Question

I have a nephew that is 1 and he is with me mon-fri from 12Pm to 11pm at night. so basicly he is with me all day almost every day. He is so bad and uncontrolable he only listens to me half of the time. I tried sitting him down to watch cartoons, playing toys with him and reading to him. He is just so bad and im about to give up on baby sitting for my sister. Someone with experience give me some advice please??

Answer 1

be consistent all the time talk to him at his level and dont yell they wont respond to yelling be calm when you talk and give praise when needed dont give up be patient

Answer 2

try taking him outside for a portion of the day.

set up routines so that they become predictable. kids love this. they like to know what is next.

try outdoor activity, snack, read, nap. play with blocks/build stuff go outside snack/dinner. play with toys/balls/blocks/noisy stuff then try a bath, book and then bed.

Kids are absolutely horrendous when they are tired. They may act as if they aren't tired (even tell you they aren't) but once they fall asleep they will sleep long and hard. Oh, and wake up refreshed and in so much a better mood.

I hope you know what an influence you will have on your nephews life, even if he doesn't remember the early years. Most of his personality is formed by the time the child is 3-5 years old. Don't ignore misbehavior but keep his age in mind. Sometimes kids do stuff that irks us because it looks cool to do, is tempting or he has no idea that something is expensive. Perspective is everything.

Bless you for taking care of your nephew, and good luck!!

Answer 3

By the time a child is one, he should understand the word "no" and that his behavior can have consequences. (unless he has some mental disability) Simple punishments are all that is needed here. Take away his favorite toy or his dessert or television show. Eventually he will learn that he can't act like that.
Speak to your sister too. Does he act like that all the time?
Does she ever spank him? If so, then would she be comfortable with you spanking him?
If you do decide to spank, do it immediately after the bad behavior. If you wait too long, he won't understand what he's being punished for. NEVER spank too hard, and usually only ONE on the bottom will suffice to make the behavior end.

Answer 4

I stay-at-home with my 2 boys ages 4 and 14-mos. and I'll list what works for me and hopefully will help you in some ways.

1. Make a schedule. By now you probably have an idea what time he usually nods off for nap time, or when his energy is at the highest and the time he's usually hungry. Putting him in a routine will help him make the transition a breeze from one activity to another without you going out of your mind! Just remember minimize TV time. My son takes nap right after lunch, between 1-2pm until 3. Then we'll play, I'll let him play with blocks, I'll remove things that I don't want him to touch or basically clear the area if Im to do something else i.e. read a book or work online.

2. Stick to the schedule! Especially nap and snack times. This will help him go to bed early and you'll have more time for yourself even though he stays with you. When your sister comes to pick him up, try not to make so much noise so he won't wake up. Or when he does, he'll get right back to sleep. Consult your sister about the schedule. It is important that she knows what you're doing so she can prepare the babys food and make the pick-up drama-free.

3. What he eats is very important. Give my sons chocolate chip cookie and they'd be bouncing off the walls for hours! Know what to give him that will not affect his appetite for dinner.

4. Make a bedtime routine. My sons have dinner between 6-7pm, change into pajamas, brush their teeths, prepare the bed, read a book and hang around a bit to make sure they won't play anymore. Sun usually sets in our area around 9pm so right now i'm making sure the room is dark to suggest nighttime.

5. If he's getting cranky and you're going out of your wits, go outside! Walk around, breathe fresh air, best way to pass the time. It will do you both good.

I also know that when my son is being bad and don't want to listen, it is a direct result of me having a bad time or being stressed and they actually sense it.

Hope this helps! Enjoy the moment!

Answer 5

NO EXCUSE 1 YEAR OLDS UNDERSTAND MORE THAN WE THINK THEY DO!!!
GET HIM INTO A ROUTINE WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT.
TAKE SNACKS AWAY AND FAVORITE TOYS WHEN HE DON'T WANNA LISTEN.
TRY BRINGING HIM AROUND OTHER CHILDREN HIS AGE AND LET HIM SEE THAT OTHER CHILDREN ARE OBEYING AND U SHOULD TOO.
WHEN 12PM COME IT SHOULD BE LUNCH TIME AND VERY MELLOW AND DARK TO INDICATE NAP TIME NO T.V. JUST LOW SOFT MUSIC, NO TOYS JUST A CRIB AND A BLANKET.
WHEN HE GETS UP TAKE HIM OUT TO THE PARK AND LET HIM BURN SOME ENERGY FOR DINNER TIME THEN ALLOW HIM TO PLAY WITH A FEW TOYS FIND OUT WHAT GAMES ARE FUN TO HIM. BY 9PM ITS TIME TO GO NIGHT NIGHT WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT. KIDS THAT AGE NEEDS ROUTINE TO KEEP THEM FROM THROWING FITS AND FEELING INSECURE. HOPED IT HELPED DON'T GIVE UP YET SOUNDS LIKE BIG SIS IS COUNTING ON YOU!!!

Answer 6

Definately give up.
1 year olds are not able to be trained.
1 year olds need someone capable of understanding this and taking care of their needs for food and milk, sleep and proper activities.
You may be well suited for older children but I don't think you need to be caring for one this young.

Answer 7

If he is only 1 year old he probably doesn't understand what you are telling him to do. At that age they don't usually sit and watch tv. He's probably cranky because he's cutting teeth too.

Answer 8

You can not train a child.Its not a dog. You can tell your nephew whats right and whats wrong.If he does something wrong punish him for it. Now days people are scared to discipline children.

Answer 9

he's one....those kids never stay still! and why are you planting him in front of the TV???

Consistency is my ony advice. Make a schedule, stick to it! he may not co-ooperate the first few weeks, but he will learn.

Answer 10

What do you expect a one year old child to do. He is still a baby.