Life as I understand it

toddler

Two minutes or two days could be confounded.

When they say no, you don't to what most of the time. To the maner, to the actor, to the weather, to ... Don't ignore totally a no, but don't be offended too much.

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Facing babbles in discussion is exhausting. You are making more than two sides of the communication: you are making your side, then you guess the other side, meaning that you make two or three proposals.

It's important to chat with them. No question. Just recognize this as something which could be exhausting. If it is the case, explain, and focus on what matters more for you.

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When they are playing by themselves, you may have some time for yourself. If you move too much they may think of you and come or ask something. This could be seen as a trap: if you move then you are not quiet anymore. If you can't do what you want or like while being quiet, then move. Face the trap, they have to learn to see you without needing you.

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Most of the time, there isn't any logic. They could want to eat and throw the food away at the same time. And cry for help to resolve those needs. You can only satisfy one. If it continues, it's not your fault, they don't know itself what is needed now. They may already have changed their mind by the way. And yet again.

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If they don't want to eat. Don't fight. Of course, after several refused meals, go to hospital. If they don't eat, there's a problem somewhere or they don't need to eat.

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