Routine

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  routine

  Why Bedtime Takes Hours with Your 3-4 Year Old (And How to Make It Peaceful)

  Difficulty with Bedtime Routine: Bedtime takes hours with stalling and resistance.

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  sleep disruption

  Understanding Bedtime Battles: Why Your 5-6 Year Old Resists Sleep (And What Actually Helps)

  Severe Sleep Disruption and Bedtime Battles: Bedtime takes 3+ hours with crying, stalling, and multiple wake-ups.

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  cooperation

  Understanding Your Child's Growing Independence: Why Clothing Battles Are Actually Healthy Development

  Won't Wear Appropriate Clothes: My child insists on wearing summer clothes in winter.

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  sleep independence

  When Your Child Needs You for Hours at Bedtime: Understanding Sleep Independence

  Struggles with Bedtime and Sleep Independence: My child needs me to stay in their room for hours to fall asleep.

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  flexibility

  Why Your Child Melts Down During Transitions (And What Actually Helps)

  Difficulty with Transitions Between Activities: My child melts down when it's time to switch activities.

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  routine

  Why Morning Routines Feel Like Battles (And the Gentle Approach That Works)

  Difficulty with Morning Routine: Getting ready for school is a daily battle.

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  independence

  Understanding Self-Care Resistance in Preschoolers: A Gentle Guide

  Won't Participate in Self-Care Tasks: My child refuses to brush teeth, wash hands, or get dressed.

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  safety

  Why Your Toddler Fights the Car Seat (And What Actually Works)

  Won't Sit in Car Seat: My toddler fights and arches back during car seat time.

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  sensory

  Understanding Your Toddler's Face Washing Resistance (It's Not Defiance)

  Difficulty with Face Washing: My toddler hates having face/hands washed and fights it.

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  independence

  Why Your Toddler Prefers Hands Over Utensils (And Why That's Beautiful)

  Won't Use Utensils: My toddler refuses spoons/forks and only wants to use hands.

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  responsibility

  Why Your Toddler Resists Cleanup (And How to Make It Joyful)

  Won't Clean Up Toys: My toddler refuses to help put toys away.

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  routine

  Understanding Your Toddler's Teeth Brushing Resistance (And What Actually Helps)

  Difficulty with Teeth Brushing: Brushing teeth is a daily fight with crying and resistance.