Why Are Kids So Demanding? And What to Do About It

Toddlers can be very persistent—whether it’s demanding a cookie right now or refusing to leave the playground. But their behavior isn’t about being spoiled or manipulative—it’s about developing impulse control and emotional regulation.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why toddlers seem so demanding (and why it’s not personal)

✔️ What not to say in the heat of the moment

✔️ How to use redos to teach better ways to ask for things

✔️ The power of play and role-playing to build skills

✔️ Why staying calm is the key to reducing power struggles

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👉 Listen now and transform the way you handle toddler demands!