| 1 Year Old | Keep expectations reasonable; comfort and distract during meltdowns |
| 2 Year Old | Offer simple choices; help manage feelings; redirect tantrums |
| 3 Year Old | Assign small tasks; rehearse good behavior; keep consequences short |
| 4 Year Old | Allow transition time; ignore whining; calmly handle lies or cheating |
| 5 Year Old | Use empathy; try behavior charts; reinforce self-control with limits |
| 6–7 Year Old | Encourage problem-solving; use short-term rewards and praise |
| 8–10 Year Old | Discuss behavior; agree on consequences; emphasize natural outcomes |