Figured I’d toss up a quick whine thread.
Daughter skipped her nap and is peak obstinant today. Having to “trick” her into following the schedule.
“I don’t want bath! I want read book!”
We’ll read some books in bed after your bath sweetie.
“Noooooooo!”
Well I’m gonna get a bath, see you later.
“No! No I want baaaaath!”
Just max threenager today.
This is what you do for all children. Even if the parents don’t, preschools absolutely do. All children of this age range do better with stable routines. The only difference is the severity and frequency of reactions to disruption.