Frustrated Mom Of Preschooler

@Bubbles, I have no suggestions but your post made me smile from ear to ear and say, "So cute!"

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Hi OP,
I feel for you. I am in this phase ofr years. Mine is 5 and we have been doing this for 2-3 yrs. We have drama every morning simply bcos DD won't first get up from bed, then brush or potty or then breakfast or then get changed and then let comb. Then in the evening, again, wont eat wont shower then won't sleep.
It became worse with new baby in the family. We are now worried as soon her KG will start and she has to learn to get up and get ready on time.
In my case, she her self does nto eat but for past few days, she is " I want to do it" phase. She tries but then will sit on food or potty for forever.. i keep getting frustated but she won't let me help then after 1 hr, i have to intervene.

 

Ditto!

also made me call my mom and say thanks.

I did this "no potty ' thing out till the time I could sense my school bus waiting. It was all clear once the bus left. and i used to have fun in school...i mean i loved school i have no idea what made me do that.

i could still remember that.( me loving school and getting stuck in bathroom forever ) ..so i shudder to think what age that could have been.

god please bless me. Please ...

 

This reminded me one of my friend's struggle when she had changed him to new school. He became very arrogant, stubborn child. Once after keen observation she changed the school. And he is normal now. As per her DH(paediatric) vitamin/iron deficiency also make them cranky.

Sometimes they try to imitate or opt other kids acts, as oh! I too can be naughty to such extent and it is ok. I need not to follow instructions and can become rebel if not done in my way.

Being strict is unavoidable , but don't forget to cuddle later..