How to get what you really want
If your toddler comes to you at 9 at night and says, “I want ice cream!” how would you respond?
Get back in bed!
What if she said, “Mommy, puuullleeaasseee can I have some ice cream?”
Get back in bed!
What if she said, “Mommy, can we share a bowl of ice cream and talk about our day?”
Get out the spoons!
Get both your needs met with mutual purpose.
