{"id":101121,"date":"2019-05-03T04:38:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T08:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/101121\/toddlers-indoor-voices\/"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:39:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T20:39:59","slug":"toddlers-indoor-voices","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/101121\/toddlers-indoor-voices\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching toddlers about indoor voices"},"content":{"rendered":"

The only thing worse than hearing an excruciatingly loud noise is realizing that your own child is the source of it! By now you know that Baby<\/span> is more than capable of breaking the sound barrier, and they doesn\u2019t<\/span> hesitate to do it on a regular basis. As Baby<\/span> gets older, their<\/span> lungs are only going to get stronger, and before they gets<\/span> too set in their<\/span> ways, it might be time to start teaching Baby<\/span> the best ways to use their<\/span> voice, both indoors and out.<\/p>\n

Why oh why do toddlers scream?<\/strong> <\/h4>\n

To torture their parents, of course! Just kidding. Think about it this way: if you just realized that you could make loud and exciting noises, wouldn\u2019t you want to do it as often as possible? Besides how fun it is to be loud, raising the volume of their<\/span> voice is an easy way for Baby<\/span> to get attention, and it allows them<\/span> to release any extra tension they might<\/span> feel from being unable to verbalize their<\/span> frustrations.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget, Baby<\/span> doesn\u2019t really realize the havoc they is<\/span> wreaking on your – and everyone else\u2019s – eardrums. They doesn\u2019t<\/span> yet have the life experience to understand what volume is, and so doesn\u2019t consider it rude.<\/p>\n

Toddlers and indoor voices<\/strong> <\/h4>\n
At first, it might be a bit difficult to convince Baby<\/span> to turn things down a notch. That doesn\u2019t mean all hope is lost, though – Baby<\/span> will get the hang of softer tones eventually. Here are some ways that you can teach them<\/span> how to use their<\/span> voice appropriately.<\/div>\n
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  • Prepare Baby<\/span> before leaving the house: <\/strong>It could be helpful to let Baby<\/span> know beforehand that they will<\/span> need to use a quiet voice when you get to your destination. It\u2019s easy for Baby<\/span> to forget how to behave in certain settings, and it\u2019s not guaranteed to prevent against loudness, but a little preparation can go a long way.<\/li>\n
  • Keep quiet(er): <\/strong>Speaking loudly right back at Baby<\/span> will only encourage them<\/span> to go one volume notch higher! You\u2019ll be tempted to match Baby<\/span>\u2019s volume, but it\u2019s actually in your best interest to lower your voice to a quiet whisper. Baby<\/span> will probably match your tone, or at the very least, you\u2019ll get their<\/span> attention.<\/li>\n
  • Play hard-to-get: <\/strong>If the matter isn\u2019t super critical, or you have a little time to solve things, gently tell Baby<\/span> }} that you can\u2019t hear them<\/span> until they uses<\/span> the \u2018right\u2019 voice. Make sure you help by guiding them<\/span> to the appropriate volume. This can be time-consuming, but in the long run, it can be a helpful lesson for Baby<\/span>.<\/li>\n
  • Play the empathy card: <\/strong>Politely let Baby<\/span> know that it hurts your ears or bothers you when they shouts<\/span> indoors, and that you wish they would<\/span> speak a little more quietly. Okay, so sometimes when toddlers are loud they\u2019re just letting off steam. But if Baby<\/span> is very loudly making a request, it can\u2019t hurt to remind them<\/span> that the same request could be made in a softer voice.<\/li>\n
  • Congratulate Baby<\/span> when they speaks<\/span> at an appropriate volume: <\/strong>Why not let Baby<\/span> know when they is<\/span> already doing a good job? It feels amazing to be praised for doing a good job, so pass some of that sunshine on to Baby<\/span> when they least expects<\/span> it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Indoor voices vs. little voices<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Here\u2019s a slightly radical idea: instead of saying indoor and outdoor voices, use the terms \u2018little voice\u2019 and \u2018big voice\u2019 to describe different speaking volumes that you want Baby<\/span> to use, instead of where you want them<\/span> to use it. This might make a little more sense to Baby<\/span> and could help them<\/span> scream a little bit less when the two of you are outside.<\/p>\n

    Depending on Baby<\/span>\u2019s personality, you may have to deal with some screaming before they gets<\/span> a good sense of volume control. But eventually, with some preparation and work, the day will come when Baby<\/span> knows when to be loud and when to be – well, a little less loud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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