I've learned that negotiating with a toddler is a lot like negotiating with a tiny, irrational dictator. Same energy
Ever tried convincing a little one to eat their five a day? It's a battlefield of negotiations.
First, there's the kindness approach: "Sweetie, veggies are like little superheroes for your tummy!" π₯¦ Result: Blank stare.
Then, the reasoning stage: "See, carrots make you see in the dark like a superhero!" πΆοΈ Response: Mommy, superheroes are not real. (Yes, this is the time when he has to start to question whatβs real and what notβ¦. ππ€·ββοΈ
When all else fails, there's the force strategy: "Open wide, here comes the airplane!" βοΈ Outcome: 1 extra hour cleaning for youβ¦.
Bedtime negotiations are a whole other saga. β°
Started giving 5-min warnings an hour before, thinking I'd outsmart the the little beastβs bedtime resistance. Spoiler alert: They still win. Every. Single. Time. π΄ #ToddlerNegotiations #MomLife
And don't get me started on asking them to bring something. π€·ββοΈ "Can you bring your shoes, sweetheart?" Cue 100 reasons why it's impossible right now β too busy, too important, maybe later. π #ToddlerExcuses
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