A Few Toddler Questions for Experienced Parents?

"Well if he's throwing tantrums for no reason yeah, he's going to be disciplined accordingly"

What do you feel you could teach him about something he has no control over? Or by 'discipline' did you just mean 'punish'?

He doesn't like losing his cool, he doesn't choose to; he's just: fourteen months old, and, he loses his cool, whether he likes it or not. That isn't voluntary.

Get a basic child development book -- read up -- don't parent in the dark and get frustrated without understanding how your kid works...

http://www.naturalchild.org/jan_hunt/tantrum.html

http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/rue_kream3.html

http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/lauren_lindsey_p...

"A quick response to your child's tears has also been proven to be effective. Studies have shown that when parents make a point of responding quickly and consistently, babies find other ways of expressing themselves."

http://www.canadianliving.com/baby_101_the_crying_...

No speech at 14mo is not indicative of any sort of learning disability or delay. Try using a bit of simple sign language with him.

Avoid letting him get to the point where he's so frustrated he's hitting himself -- stay on top of the basics -- is he tired/hungry/needing a cuddle/etc? At 14mo, be aware of boredom; he's not a 4mo who likes to sit about the house all day -- he wants to be taken out to explore the world. He needs loads of physical affection and loads of attention still.

Don't even think of disciplining him before 18 months as an absolute minimum. If he isn't the quickest developer in the world then adjust accordingly.

Boys tend to be more physical and less verbal than girls and different children develop differently. He might have special needs or he might just be developing at his own pace. It isn't a race.

Until he can talk he will find some other way to communicate whether it is crying or fits or something. At that mental age he isn't going to be using sign language. He's too young to civilise. Don't think of him as an older child while he is still a baby. If he is too bad you could try restraining him until he calms down but don't expect too much at that age.

Don't try to discipline him he's just a 14 months old boy it might get worse, it's totally normal he just probably needs to eat, drink, or take some attention. Well I think that some toddlers speak in different ages not going to far I started speaking by 2 and a half years old and here I am speaking normally so don't worry much as long as he is a toddler(which is 1-3 yrs old)!

Don't worry he's perfectly normal! :D

Hope I helped!

You don't discipline a 14 month year old, period. You hold, hug, talk to and inspire with him with your happiness. Infusing that energy into your child. It takes dedication to create a masterpiece. He is your art project. Why would someone so young get frustrated? Its pretty simplistic. Hungry, thirsty, a diaper change, or needing attention. If you dedicate yourself to understanding him completely, his needs and wants. Everything turns out gravy. You have to self sacrifice quite a bit in order to create a masterpiece. When your done you get to sit back and admire your creation.

Good Luck...

its way to early to diagnose a learning disability and or autism at that age.... but .... i have a friend who's child was diagnosed w/autism and the boy did those exact things....don't punish your child... or jump to conclusions .....